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S771 OBD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,306 mi
Last recorded99,306 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS771 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 99,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 99,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 98,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2012 90,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2012 90,978 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 84,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to check fuel lines and brake pipes due to vehicle having full engine trays.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 84,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to check fuel lines and brake pipes due to vehicle having full engine trays.

Pass 12 May 2011 84,230 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 81,290 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 May 2009 75,063 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 68,763 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 61,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 54,601 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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S771 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S771 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.

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What year was S771 OBD registered?

S771 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S771 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S771 OBD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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