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S579 GSG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,855 mi
Last recorded100,855 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS579 GSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 100,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Fail 20 Nov 2012 100,855 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 16 Dec 2011 89,030 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 89,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 83,823 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 83,819 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 82,894 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 77,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 77,157 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 72,567 miles

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

advise outer sills and underbody of vehicle covered in plastic covers.

Fail 24 Oct 2007 72,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise outer sills and underbody of vehicle covered in plastic covers.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 70,307 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 70,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 63,259 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 63,259 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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S579 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S579 GSG, 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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What year was S579 GSG registered?

S579 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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