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S663 DPN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,485 mi
Last recorded128,485 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS663 DPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 128,485 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2013 128,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 120,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 120,437 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 115,109 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 110,985 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 110,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 105,950 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 105,940 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 99,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 99,593 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 96,711 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 96,711 miles

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

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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S663 DPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S663 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S663 DPN registered?

S663 DPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S663 DPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S663 DPN shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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