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S779 KBW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,290 mi
Last recorded131,290 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 KBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 131,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 121,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 112,799 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 112,571 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 101,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 101,901 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 91,109 miles

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

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

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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S779 KBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel 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 S779 KBW, 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 S779 KBW registered?

S779 KBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S779 KBW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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