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S557 LLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,280 mi
Last recorded102,280 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 LLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 102,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 96,885 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front tyres age cracked

N/S/R brake pipe corroded

PAS pipes corroded

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2016 96,843 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating High level (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

Front tyres age cracked

N/S/R brake pipe corroded

PAS pipes corroded

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 92,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust in poor condition

Fail 6 May 2015 92,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2014 87,025 miles

Centre exhaust corroded.

Childseat fitted o/s/r.

Front brake discs worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2013 82,138 miles

Childseat fitted o/s/r.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2013 82,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Childseat fitted o/s/r.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 76,764 miles

centre exhaust poor conditon

Pass 23 Feb 2011 69,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

inner sills rusting

Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,558 miles

Mileometer light not working.

Noise at steering.

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

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

Rear indicators are faded.

Rear steel brake pipes are rusty

Rear sub frame mounting bushes have free movement.

Rub mark at windscreen.

Sills and under floors are covered full exam very dificult.

Slight play atrear radius arms,

Fail 9 Apr 2010 64,588 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Mileometer light not working.

Noise at steering.

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

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

Rear indicators are faded.

Rear steel brake pipes are rusty

Rear sub frame mounting bushes have free movement.

Rub mark at windscreen.

Sills and under floors are covered full exam very dificult.

Slight play atrear radius arms,

Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,224 miles

Exhaust rear silencer section getting abit corroded

N/S/F tyre nearing limits of tread wear

N/S/R tyre getting abit worn and uneven at inner tread edge area and nearing limits in places

O/S/F indicator getting abit faded (BOARDER LINE)

O/S/R tyre abit low on tread at outer tread edge

Rear b/hoses getting abit cracked and perrished slightly

Slight corrosion at rear chassis areas around susp/mounts

Fail 21 Apr 2009 51,224 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer section getting abit corroded

N/S/F tyre nearing limits of tread wear

N/S/R tyre getting abit worn and uneven at inner tread edge area and nearing limits in places

O/S/F indicator getting abit faded (BOARDER LINE)

O/S/R tyre abit low on tread at outer tread edge

Rear b/hoses getting abit cracked and perrished slightly

Slight corrosion at rear chassis areas around susp/mounts

Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,106 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,402 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,713 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S557 LLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S557 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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S557 LLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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