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S651 DPN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,648 mi
Last recorded149,648 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 DPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 149,648 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 149,572 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2011 139,234 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 139,234 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 130,501 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 130,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 119,572 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 104,331 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 104,325 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 100,776 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 90,259 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 82,150 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 82,150 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake hoses heavily perished advise replace

front discs corroded and worn

rear number plate in poor condition

under trays fitted

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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S651 DPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 S651 DPN, 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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S651 DPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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