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S443 WBC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,907 mi
Last recorded95,907 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS443 WBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 95,907 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 93,458 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 18 Oct 2010 93,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 17 Nov 2009 92,125 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 90,015 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 90,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 88,812 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 88,812 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 82,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 82,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 82,200 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 74,473 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 74,454 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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S443 WBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S443 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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S443 WBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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