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S503 GRR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,531 mi
Last recorded45,531 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 GRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 45,531 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 43,784 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front shock corroded

Offside Front shock corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2024 43,782 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front shock corroded

Offside Front shock corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 43,761 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 43,461 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 43,445 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 43,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 42,845 miles

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2020 42,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 42,556 miles

exhaust centre section corroded

n.s.f brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2019 42,556 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust centre section corroded

n.s.f brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 41,905 miles

body has corrosion

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 41,361 miles

body has corrosion

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 41,361 miles

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

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

body has corrosion

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 40,648 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 40,128 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 39,411 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 38,601 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to casing on sidewall in 3 places

Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,798 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 36,811 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 36,811 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front brake disc corroded & pitted on inner face

Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,857 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,843 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 33,690 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 33,689 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,517 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 32,517 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,776 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 30,776 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 28,654 miles

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

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

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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S503 GRR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S503 GRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S503 GRR registered?

S503 GRR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S503 GRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S503 GRR shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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