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N23 RRB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,795 mi
Last recorded65,795 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 RRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 May 2021 65,795 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section, also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 65,671 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Mar 2019 65,632 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,998 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front windscreen washer jet spray deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 62,896 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 62,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,376 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 61,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 59,326 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 59,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,467 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded on outer layer

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 58,434 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded on outer layer

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 89,783 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 57,734 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,063 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 82,611 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 76,500 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 74,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 74,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 70,792 miles

Engine Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 67,043 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 62,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 62,870 miles

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

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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N23 RRB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N23 RRB, 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 N23 RRB registered?

N23 RRB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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