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T125 LCL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,099 mi
Last recorded99,099 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT125 LCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 99,099 miles

front subframe becoming rusty esp o/s

Fail 13 Jun 2016 99,017 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front subframe becoming rusty esp o/s

Pass 18 Sep 2015 93,629 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)

o/s/r wheel arch becoming rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2014 85,269 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 80,820 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 80,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,702 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 11 Sep 2012 75,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Sep 2011 69,875 miles

both rear tyres featherd on edges

rear brake pipes becomming rusty

Fail 13 Sep 2011 69,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres featherd on edges

n/s/f tyre cracked and low on tread

rear brake pipes becomming rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,376 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 64,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,352 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 51,307 miles

o/s/f flexi starting to perish

Fail 3 Sep 2008 51,307 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f flexi starting to perish

Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,537 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,175 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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T125 LCL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T125 LCL, 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 T125 LCL registered?

T125 LCL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T125 LCL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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