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T105 VAC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,948 mi
Last recorded205,948 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT105 VAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 205,948 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front both brake hoses deterioated

front both coil springs corroded

front both tyres worn clsoe to legal limit

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

off side rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 193,144 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 193,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 183,691 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 171,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r brake drum warped?

Pass 4 Mar 2010 161,339 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 150,295 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 150,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Oct 2007 141,509 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 128,467 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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T105 VAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T105 VAC, 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 T105 VAC registered?

T105 VAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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