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S350 DDP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,025 mi
Last recorded99,025 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS350 DDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2016 99,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall poor condition

Nearside Rear INNER SILL HEAVY CORROSION ON LIMIT

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ON LIMIT (3.6.B.2c)

front panel lower damage

plastic sill covers fitted unable to check sills floor pans

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 21 Oct 2015 99,006 miles

slight damage nearside front crossmember

Fail 1 Oct 2015 98,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 92,397 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 92,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,207 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 88,207 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r tyre has small splits in side wall but not showing cords

Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,739 miles

centre exhaust rusted badly

Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,053 miles

exhaust silencer poor condition..rusted...rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jan 2011 66,619 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear silencer outer case corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2011 66,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear silencer outer case corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,557 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 57,059 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 57,054 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front plate cracked

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2008 51,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 51,899 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 38,088 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,166 miles

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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S350 DDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S350 DDP, 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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S350 DDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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