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S631 UKU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

125,845 mi
Last recorded125,845 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS631 UKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2015 125,845 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired clip holding hose missing (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired clip holding hose missing (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 125,078 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 125,028 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2013

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2010 117,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s/r light slightly broken, not showing white light

n/s/r seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 29 Dec 2010 117,698 miles

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

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

n/s/r light slightly broken, not showing white light

n/s/r seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 2 Dec 2010

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oi/s/f shockabsorber needs replacing

Pass 1 Dec 2009 97,152 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 71,961 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 71,931 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 63,644 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 62,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 62,098 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 56,617 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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S631 UKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 S631 UKU, 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 S631 UKU registered?

S631 UKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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