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T129 FAF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,332 mi
Last recorded127,332 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 FAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 127,332 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 124,436 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 114,081 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 110,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 100,967 miles

o/s+n/s front tyres very close to limit 1.6mm

o/s+n/s raer tyres side walls perished.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 100,967 miles

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

o/s+n/s front tyres very close to limit 1.6mm

o/s+n/s raer tyres side walls perished.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 95,712 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 95,484 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

brake pedal rubber wearing

wipers judder and smear

Pass 19 Sep 2008 90,488 miles

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

Noise from N/S/F on lock to lock

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 90,488 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Noise from N/S/F on lock to lock

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 85,118 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 85,116 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 80,051 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 80,051 miles

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

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

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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T129 FAF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T129 FAF, 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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T129 FAF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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