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ABC 123Y

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Multi-colour Other 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,467 mi
Last recorded86,467 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABC 123Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 86,467 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,199 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 79,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,618 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 74,585 miles

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

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

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

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

GEARBOX NOISY!

INTERIOR TAILGATE TRIM INSECURE.

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN.

SLIGHT CORROSION AT POWER STEERING PIPES.

SLIGHT WEAR AT R/H/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 71,376 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded

small crack in left hand rear tail lamp lens

some stone chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Jun 2010 71,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

small crack in left hand rear tail lamp lens

some stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2009 68,472 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED.

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED.

R/H/F INDICATOR SLIGHTLY WHITE.

SLIGHT WEAR AT R/H/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH.

WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS LOW.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 61,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 55,588 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 49,118 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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ABC 123Y is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Multi-colour with a 1,397cc other 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 ABC 123Y, 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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ABC 123Y is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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