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T116 TGC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,614 mi
Last recorded81,614 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT116 TGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2016 81,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front & rear number plates deteriorating

Front brake discs in poor condition & slightly warped

Front subframe slightly damamged on offside front

Handbrake has long travel

Mid exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Slack in handbrake

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Wipers do not self park

Pass 12 Feb 2015 73,448 miles

see previous test

Fail 11 Feb 2015 73,448 miles

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

nearside front brake hose detriorated close to excessively

offside front brake hose detriorated close to excessively

Fail 3 Jul 2014 73,389 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine earth lead broken

nearside rear tyre perished and split

offside front tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013
Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,379 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,087 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 45,087 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 42,818 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,960 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 40,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 37,783 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,090 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 10 Aug 2006 35,090 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

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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T116 TGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T116 TGC, 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 T116 TGC registered?

T116 TGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is T116 TGC safe to buy?

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