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S99 MCR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,174 mi
Last recorded86,174 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 MCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside front and offside rear (2.7.3)

corrosion to nearside rear inner sills

corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,460 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,617 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust deteriorating

o/s rear coil spring 'noisy'

petrol smell from vehicle

Fail 12 Mar 2015 78,559 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust deteriorating

o/s rear coil spring 'noisy'

petrol smell from vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2014 75,367 miles

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

exhaust corroded

slight knock in steering

slight petrol smell at front

Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,367 miles

exhaust corroded

slight knock in steering

slight petrol smell at front

Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,498 miles

exhaust deteriorating

fuel smell from vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2012 69,089 miles

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

brakes squeaky

exhaust deteriorating

part of centre stop lamp inopertaive

slight petrol smell under bonnet

Fail 14 Mar 2012 69,088 miles

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

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

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

brakes squeaky

exhaust deteriorating

part of centre stop lamp inopertaive

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight petrol smell under bonnet

surface cut in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,593 miles

"knock" from rear coil springs / spring seats

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

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

fuel smell from vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2010 63,518 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 63,517 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper poor

some corrosion under vehicle

some metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,022 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 62,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear wiper ineffective

Pass 4 Mar 2008 60,509 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

washers & wipers could be better

Fail 4 Mar 2008 60,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

washers & wipers could be better

Pass 15 Mar 2007 59,288 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 57,769 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 57,751 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 57,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2006 57,708 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs below minimum thickness

both front lower arm bushes split

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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S99 MCR 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 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S99 MCR, 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 S99 MCR registered?

S99 MCR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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