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T108 MBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,720 mi
Last recorded116,720 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT108 MBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 116,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 116,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sills covered

Pass 29 Jun 2013

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

bracket broken on exhaust but still supported

rear exhaust in poor condition

wiper blade needs replacing soon

Pass 20 Jun 2012 107,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front subframe very rusty

Main silencer deteriated

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriated

Offside front jacking point insecure

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2012 107,240 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front subframe very rusty

Main silencer deteriated

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriated

Offside front jacking point insecure

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 101,581 miles

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

Extensive rust on underbody

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 101,577 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Extensive rust on underbody

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 95,530 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 95,525 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 88,115 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 88,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 81,353 miles

Both rear tyres deteriated due to age

Exhaust generally rusty

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

Large under trays fitted

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

Nearside rear wheel slightly out of shape

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2007 75,135 miles

Both rear tyres deteriated due to age . †Nearside rear wheel dented .

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

Plastic sills and under trays fitted .

Rear number plate deteriating .

Silencer rusty .

Fail 8 May 2007 75,135 miles

Both rear tyres deteriated due to age . †Nearside rear wheel dented .

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Plastic sills and under trays fitted .

Rear number plate deteriating .

Silencer rusty .

Pass 15 May 2006 70,296 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 70,296 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

plastic sill covers and full under tray fitted

rear number plate deteriating

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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T108 MBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T108 MBJ, 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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T108 MBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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