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Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Mileage back light inop
Nearside steering tie rod has slight play
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Mileage back light inop
Nearside steering tie rod has slight play
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)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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S553 DTA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 S553 DTA, 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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How do I check the history of S553 DTA?
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What year was S553 DTA registered?
S553 DTA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 January 1999.
Is S553 DTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S553 DTA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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