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L35 MSC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL35 MSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

front head light out put deteriorated on beam setter

Pass 27 Nov 2017

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

head light out put deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 42,451 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to under covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2015 42,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to under covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 41,476 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 6 Dec 2013 40,614 miles

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

advise knocking noise detected from steering wheel when rocked side to side

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 40,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise knocking noise detected from steering wheel when rocked side to side

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 34,546 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 33,277 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 30,869 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 30,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 28,511 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 28,511 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,613 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 24,102 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 21,284 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 18,169 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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L35 MSC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L35 MSC, 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 L35 MSC registered?

L35 MSC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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The MOT history for L35 MSC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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