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S953 GTO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,791 mi
Last recorded99,791 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 GTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 99,791 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 99,756 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 91,556 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 91,556 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 79,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both x 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,172 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,090 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 54,383 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 47,415 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 40,551 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 40,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 38,675 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 38,125 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 38,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,044 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 37,034 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 33,534 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,135 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 18,658 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 14,944 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 14,944 miles

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

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

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

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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S953 GTO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S953 GTO, 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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S953 GTO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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