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S370 DDP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,549 mi
Last recorded125,549 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS370 DDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 125,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 115,538 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 104,254 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 98,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 98,880 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 98,674 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 96,175 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion close to shock /ab (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 96,170 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 94,036 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 91,747 miles

Front Suspension Top mount slightly worn (both side)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 89,897 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 88,438 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 87,170 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 85,666 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

o/s/r tyre tread feathering

rear number plate starting to delaminate slightly

Fail 18 Feb 2010 81,865 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs slightly worn and corroding on edges

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread and tread feathering slightly on inner edge

rear number plate beginning to delaminate

Pass 18 Feb 2010 81,865 miles

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs slightly worn and corroding on edges

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread and tread feathering slightly on inner edge

rear number plate beginning to delaminate

Fail 4 Feb 2009 72,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre tread feathering slightly

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 4 Feb 2009 72,354 miles

n/s/r tyre tread feathering slightly

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Fail 31 Jan 2008 64,423 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 64,423 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 52,786 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 47,968 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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S370 DDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S370 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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What year was S370 DDP registered?

S370 DDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S370 DDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S370 DDP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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