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S671 REC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,913 mi
Last recorded151,913 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS671 REC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 151,913 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Full body under trays fitted

Highbeam switch intermitten faulty

N/S wing mirror secured by tape

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S handbrake cable bracket temporary secured

Rear chassis has corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2014 151,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S wing mirror secured by tape

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 145,937 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 140,078 miles

front subframe corroded

grease escaping from o/s driveshaft gaitor

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake application requires attention

suspension components corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2012 140,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front subframe corroded

grease escaping from o/s driveshaft gaitor

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake application requires attention

suspension components corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2011 134,044 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

chips in screen

coil springs corroded

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to baby seat

Fail 8 Feb 2011 133,916 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

age cracking to suspension rubbers

chips in screen

coil springs corroded

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to baby seat

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2010 125,696 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 125,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 120,185 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 109,369 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 109,368 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre box rattlls

Pass 6 Feb 2007 94,724 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 90,219 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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S671 REC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S671 REC, 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 S671 REC registered?

S671 REC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S671 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S671 REC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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