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S903 MCW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,881 mi
Last recorded119,881 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS903 MCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 119,881 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 109,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 100,876 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 100,871 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 99,011 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 82,035 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 81,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 71,839 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 71,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 62,064 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 62,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 53,534 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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S903 MCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S903 MCW, 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 S903 MCW registered?

S903 MCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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