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S68 ETA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,235 mi
Last recorded118,235 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS68 ETA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 118,235 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 118,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 114,761 miles

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Oct 2014 111,782 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to inner rear sills, out of prescribed area

Fail 27 Oct 2014 111,782 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to inner rear sills, out of prescribed area

Pass 28 Oct 2013 108,928 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 105,643 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust box corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 100,389 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSF tyre wearing inside edge

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 100,389 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSF tyre wearing inside edge

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 96,389 miles

NSF Tyre wearing inside edge

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Oct 2010 96,389 miles

NSF Tyre wearing inside edge

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Oct 2009 91,148 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 91,148 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 82,711 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 74,569 miles

slight play in n/s o/s front roll bar drop links †steering rack slightly noisey

Pass 27 Oct 2006 69,286 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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S68 ETA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S68 ETA, 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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S68 ETA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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