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S410 WAM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,869 mi
Last recorded91,869 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS410 WAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,869 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 82,329 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin coming away

rear wiper blade worn to excess

sat-nav holder on windscreen

Fail 21 Jul 2015 82,327 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin coming away

rear wiper blade worn to excess

sat-nav holder on windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2014 77,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 77,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 73,922 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust slight deteriorated

corrosion o/s/f door

cracks/scuffs n/s/r tyre outter wall

rear exhaust slight deteriorated

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2013 73,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust slight deteriorated

corrosion o/s/f door

cracks/scuffs n/s/r tyre outter wall

rear exhaust slight deteriorated

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 70,587 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 16 Feb 2012 70,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,786 miles

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

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

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

uneven wear to n/s rear tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2011 67,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

uneven wear to n/s rear tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2010 62,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic oversills fitted

uneven wear to n/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2010 62,945 miles

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

plastic oversills fitted

uneven wear to n/s rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,676 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 58,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 51,771 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 41,809 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 37,978 miles

nails in both rear tyres

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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S410 WAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 S410 WAM, 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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S410 WAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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