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S91 ETA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,465 mi
Last recorded81,465 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS91 ETA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 81,465 miles

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

Front subframe shows signs of corrosion

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Dec 2017 81,463 miles

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

Alternator noisy

Both headlamps cloudy

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

Front subframe shows signs of corrosion

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2016 80,336 miles

Alternator noisy.

Center exhaust corroded.

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 80,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Alternator noisy.

Center exhaust corroded.

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,377 miles

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

exhaust box corroding

unable to check condition of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,284 miles

exhaust box starting to corrode

rear o/s brake pipe starting to corrode

unable to check condition of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2013 74,182 miles

exhaust tail box starting to corrode

Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,822 miles

exhaust box starting to corrode

Fail 19 Nov 2012 71,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,473 miles

All brake pipes are corroded near wheel units.

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

Front brake discs are corroded.

Off side rear seat sliding mechanism doesn't always secure at first attempt.

The underside is fitted with a full length shield preventing a full inspection.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 65,950 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2009 63,032 miles

steering coloum u/j slight play

Fail 24 Nov 2009 63,022 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

steering coloum u/j slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2008 59,216 miles

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

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 55,453 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 51,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 47,507 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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S91 ETA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S91 ETA, 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 S91 ETA registered?

S91 ETA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S91 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S91 ETA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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