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T112 UAY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

67,365 mi
Last recorded67,365 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT112 UAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 67,365 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 63,069 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 59,560 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 52,531 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 52,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 48,583 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2014 48,583 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2013 44,437 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 44,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,722 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 42,722 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,696 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 42,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,067 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,005 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 36,005 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,332 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 34,331 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 31,482 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 31,482 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 28,299 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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T112 UAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T112 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 T112 UAY registered?

T112 UAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T112 UAY shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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