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S603 GSG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,041 mi
Last recorded113,041 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS603 GSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 113,041 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 89,618 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 68,531 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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Fail 24 Oct 2008 68,531 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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Pass 27 Oct 2007 65,311 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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Fail 27 Oct 2007 65,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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Pass 30 Oct 2006 60,858 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear wheel buckled

slight play in both front lower arm bushes

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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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S603 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S603 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 S603 GSG registered?

S603 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S603 GSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S603 GSG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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