MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,558 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet (6.4.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
N/S/R tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
N/S/R tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r passenger seat removed at time of test
trailer socket removed at time of test
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r passenger seat removed at time of test
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/r seat not fitted, cannot check buckle.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all tyre pressures low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S440 WBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 S440 WBC, 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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S440 WBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 January 1999.
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