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T11 SBW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,378 mi
Last recorded63,378 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT11 SBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,378 miles

NSF TYRE 1 MM OUTER EDGE

rear tyres low inner edge/slightly distorted tread/tread perished

Fail 16 Jun 2014 63,378 miles

NSF TYRE 1 MM OUTER EDGE

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

rear tyres low inner edge/slightly distorted tread/tread perished

Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,161 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 61,150 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,594 miles

slight corrosion to rear wheel arches

slight deteriation to exhaust

Fail 28 Jun 2012 59,528 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

slight deteriation to exaust system

Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,694 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre old and cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2010 55,527 miles

Both Rear Tyres Old & Cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2009 53,677 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 53,584 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,947 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 24 Jun 2008 51,947 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2007 50,051 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,822 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 47,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Front suspension anti roll bar o/s link arm rubber boots split.

air bag warning lamp staying on

n/s/r coilo spring upper coils corroded.

o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

o/s/r lamp damaged.

Pass 29 Jun 2005 42,624 miles

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)

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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T11 SBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 T11 SBW, 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 T11 SBW registered?

T11 SBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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