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S7 DCM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,997 mi
Last recorded62,997 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 DCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear shockers corroded

water in o/s/front headlamp

Fail 21 Jan 2014 62,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

oil leak

rear shockers corroded

water in o/s/front headlamp

Pass 8 Aug 2012 54,406 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 54,363 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,056 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 45,638 miles

exhaust middle box outer skin corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2008 42,267 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 35,859 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 3 Jan 2007 35,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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S7 DCM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S7 DCM, 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 S7 DCM registered?

S7 DCM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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