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T109 UAY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,256 mi
Last recorded108,256 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT109 UAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 108,256 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 108,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 97,011 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 96,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 84,626 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2013 81,679 miles

N/S/F tyre cut in side wall.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rearexhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 81,676 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre cut in side wall.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rearexhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 69,672 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust mounting secured with wire

Pass 16 Feb 2011 62,312 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge and inner sidewall splitting

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

nearside rear tyre worn near the limit and wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust mounting secured with wire

Fail 30 Jan 2010 53,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust mounting temporary repair

Pass 30 Jan 2010 53,611 miles

rear exhaust mounting temporary repair

Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,975 miles

Front and rear tyres wearing low.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 37,023 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,681 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 31,371 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 22,122 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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T109 UAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T109 UAY, 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 T109 UAY registered?

T109 UAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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