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T140 NGW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

65,223 mi
Last recorded65,223 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 NGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 65,223 miles

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 65,223 miles

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 64,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

dip switch worn

nearside accident damage

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 12 Dec 2018 64,457 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

dip switch worn

nearside accident damage

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 22 Nov 2017 63,624 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 63,622 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 62,644 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,009 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 62,008 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 61,072 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 61,071 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 59,732 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 58,345 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 57,084 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,709 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 54,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 54,585 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 52,886 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 52,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,555 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 50,555 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 47,635 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 47,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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T140 NGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 T140 NGW, 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 T140 NGW registered?

T140 NGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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