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S733 GDM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,929 mi
Last recorded105,929 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS733 GDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 105,929 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 105,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2012 96,424 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 96,423 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 89,815 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 80,107 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

heavy klonk in steering column when wheel rocked

n/s/front wheel binding slightly and low brake effort

Fail 29 Sep 2009 82,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavy klonk in steering column when wheel rocked

n/s/front wheel binding slightly and low brake effort

Pass 3 May 2008 68,992 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 55,834 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 49,181 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 45,417 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 45,417 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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S733 GDM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S733 GDM, 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 S733 GDM registered?

S733 GDM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S733 GDM safe to buy?

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