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S687 LLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,155 mi
Last recorded108,155 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS687 LLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 108,155 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and clicking noise (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and clicking noise (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 107,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

rear subframe mounts in very poor condition

surface corrosion to some brake pipes

undertrays fitted obscuring view of components / structure

washers only just hit screen

Pass 1 Dec 2014 101,854 miles

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

t/pipe in poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2014 101,854 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

t/pipe in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2013 94,870 miles

slight knock in steering column

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 94,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

slight knock in steering column

Pass 13 Nov 2012 88,337 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 88,337 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,598 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 81,595 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 75,133 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2009 68,642 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 68,642 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 61,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 61,136 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 54,612 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 54,612 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 47,817 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 40,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S687 LLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S687 LLJ, 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 S687 LLJ registered?

S687 LLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S687 LLJ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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