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S643 UKU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

73,250 mi
Last recorded73,250 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS643 UKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 73,250 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 73,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 66,572 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 63,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 63,159 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 63,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 62,639 miles

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

Offside Front 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 20 Jan 2020 62,504 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 62,396 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,210 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 62,011 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 61,656 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 61,022 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 60,037 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 59,044 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,957 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,668 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 55,260 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,401 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 51,876 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,788 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 46,734 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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S643 UKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S643 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 S643 UKU registered?

S643 UKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S643 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S643 UKU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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