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S343 TJX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,483 mi
Last recorded98,483 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 TJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2011 98,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front subframe badly corroded throughout.

offside & nearside rear subframe badly corroded, (not considerd excessive)

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2010 93,191 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 93,191 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 90,665 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Unable to fully ascertain (both visual and tactile) any corrosion to much of the underside of vehicle as plastic trays/covers are fitted

Unable to fully check nearside rear and offside rear adult seatbelts as child restraints are fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2009 90,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to fully ascertain (both visual and tactile) any corrosion to much of the underside of vehicle as plastic trays/covers are fitted

Unable to fully check nearside rear and offside rear adult seatbelts as child restraints are fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2008 86,981 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 86,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE INC SUSPENSION/STEERING COMPONENTS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FUEL TANK RUSTED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE RUSTED/INCOMPLETE

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 80,986 miles

air bag light on

Fail 7 Aug 2007 80,937 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

Pass 15 Aug 2006 73,825 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 73,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 63,899 miles

srs airbag light stays on

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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S343 TJX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S343 TJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S343 TJX registered?

S343 TJX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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