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1912 AD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

55,226 mi
Last recorded55,226 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1912 AD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 55,226 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 54,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 53,126 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 51,438 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 49,218 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 46,596 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 43,637 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 41,078 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 38,695 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,782 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,875 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 36,874 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,154 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 36,154 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,673 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,032 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 35,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,515 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 34,515 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,503 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 32,438 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 32,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 30,680 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 28,944 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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1912 AD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 1912 AD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1912 AD?

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What year was 1912 AD registered?

1912 AD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is 1912 AD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1912 AD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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