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T124 TAW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,526 mi
Last recorded126,526 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT124 TAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 126,526 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 126,526 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 122,824 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 122,824 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 112,155 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 112,155 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 108,520 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 105,488 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 102,608 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 102,608 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 May 2005 96,371 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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T124 TAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T124 TAW, 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 T124 TAW registered?

T124 TAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T124 TAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T124 TAW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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