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T143 FBL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,215 mi
Last recorded172,215 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 FBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 172,215 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 167,461 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 167,419 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre cracking/perished

Pass 5 Jun 2013 159,056 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 147,366 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 147,366 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 140,909 miles

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

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

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

adv on nearside front slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Oct 2009 134,150 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED AND SCRATCHED

Fail 13 Oct 2009 134,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED AND SCRATCHED

Pass 13 Oct 2008 125,205 miles

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

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE SUPPORTED WITH WIRE

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 21 Sep 2007 115,012 miles

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 31 Aug 2006 102,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play and clonk noise from steering column

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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T143 FBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T143 FBL, 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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T143 FBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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