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S765 OBD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,153 mi
Last recorded124,153 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS765 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 124,153 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

exhaust in poor condition

judder from both front brakes

judder from nearside rear brake

Fail 7 Jan 2011 123,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake pipes corroded

exhaust in poor condition

judder from both front brakes

judder from nearside rear brake

Pass 22 Jan 2010 110,200 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 110,200 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 102,082 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 89,119 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 77,843 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

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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S765 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S765 OBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S765 OBD registered?

S765 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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