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S6 EMD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,609 mi
Last recorded74,609 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 EMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2020 74,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength near suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength near suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s+n/s outer sill covers fitted

o/s+n/s undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 73,348 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Upper under sheilds fitted underside covering most of the bottom

Fail 8 Feb 2018 71,809 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 71,808 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame cracked holed and excess corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer outer tread wearing

Pass 4 Jan 2017 70,316 miles

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

the under neath of vehicle is covered by undertrays from front to back macking it impossible to fully inspect some items

Pass 22 Dec 2015 68,418 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of under body

Fail 22 Dec 2015 68,418 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord expose4d (3.6.B.4d)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of under body

Pass 23 Dec 2014 65,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 62,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 58,366 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 58,366 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 54,641 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 54,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 50,517 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 46,302 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,279 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,185 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 33,533 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 29,503 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S6 EMD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S6 EMD, 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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S6 EMD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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