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S681 DPN

1999 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,389 mi
Last recorded124,389 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Atego177,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS681 DPN
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 124,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 113,091 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 113,090 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 95,413 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 95,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 81,741 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,922 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 75,363 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 71,185 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,534 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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S681 DPN is a 1999 Mercedes Atego in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 177,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S681 DPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes Atego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S681 DPN is a 1999 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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