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T113 MBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,309 mi
Last recorded96,309 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT113 MBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 96,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 96,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

1/ FRONT X MEMBER DAMAGED 2/ O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK 3/ BRAKE PIPES/EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 1 Jul 2011 95,244 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

1/ DAMAGE TO FRONT X MEMBER 2/ BRAKE PIPES/CENTER EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,951 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 88,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2009 88,418 miles

child seat rear

front indicators and n/s side repeater fading

rear brake pipes corroding slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2008 85,180 miles

Horn weak,but still loud enough to be heard by other road users.

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

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

Offside rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Nov 2006 80,860 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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T113 MBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T113 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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T113 MBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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