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T128 LCL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,081 mi
Last recorded108,081 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT128 LCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 108,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise main beam switch faulty

Fail 12 Aug 2020 108,081 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise main beam switch faulty

Pass 16 Aug 2019 106,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 106,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 103,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged clasp cover (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 103,505 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged clasp cover (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 100,800 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp cover broken

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

adv indicator switch faulty

adv off side front top mount noisy

Fail 15 Aug 2017 100,800 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt clasp cover broken

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

adv indicator switch faulty

adv off side front top mount noisy

Pass 15 Aug 2016 98,520 miles

adv indicator switch loose

Fail 15 Aug 2016 98,520 miles

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

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

adv indicator switch loose

Pass 15 Aug 2015 96,105 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 93,471 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 89,771 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r seat belt buckle casing broken,but function ok

Fail 14 Aug 2013 89,771 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r seat belt buckle casing broken,but function ok

o/s/r suspension spring broken at end but still functioning

Pass 14 Aug 2012 84,783 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 84,783 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 79,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 79,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 75,874 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 68,416 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 61,726 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,444 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 55,022 miles

n/side rear coil spring locating cushion missing

Pass 5 Sep 2005 52,064 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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T128 LCL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T128 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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T128 LCL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 August 1999.

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