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S553 LLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,199 mi
Last recorded68,199 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 LLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 68,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge (205/55/16)

Pass 28 Oct 2022 66,164 miles

Driver's seat: fore and aft adjustment mechanism very stiff to operate

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 66,164 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat: fore and aft adjustment mechanism very stiff to operate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn low outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 63,771 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 61,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 61,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 59,096 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under-trays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2019 59,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2018 56,633 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 55,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish in tread cuts

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,915 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 54,912 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,900 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 2 Jun 2015 54,891 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,971 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,529 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 51,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,304 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,356 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 49,349 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,304 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,576 miles

nearside rear tyre below limit on outer edge.

offside rear tyre below limit on outer edge.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 54,371 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 45,314 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,765 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,053 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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S553 LLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S553 LLJ, 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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S553 LLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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