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S469 TJX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,063 mi
Last recorded63,063 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS469 TJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2016 63,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,735 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,380 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 17 Jun 2014 60,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,740 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 59,732 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2012 59,067 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 59,067 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 58,273 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 58,273 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,860 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 55,539 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,839 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,438 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 51,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,342 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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S469 TJX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S469 TJX, 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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S469 TJX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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