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T148 GAN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

69,391 mi
Last recorded69,391 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT148 GAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 69,391 miles

oil leak at engine, sump nut loose/leaking

Fail 10 Jan 2020 69,227 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil leak at engine, sump nut loose/leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2019 59,323 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 57,745 miles

front discs worn

unable to check some components due to covers on underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2018 57,738 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front discs worn

unable to check some components due to covers on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2017 52,882 miles

extensive plastic covers to vehicle underside - full inspection not possible

Fail 15 Mar 2017 52,882 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

extensive plastic covers to vehicle underside - full inspection not possible

Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,598 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 48,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2015 44,135 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 44,133 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

covering panels under vehicle

headlight beam image low

Fail 29 Jan 2013 43,176 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamp dipswitch occasionly sticks

Pass 29 Jan 2013 43,176 miles

headlamp dipswitch occasionly sticks

Fail 22 Feb 2012 41,596 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,596 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,530 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 37,530 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,787 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 28,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 20,151 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 20,151 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 19,687 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread perished and cracked .

Pass 21 Aug 2006 18,050 miles

tyre tread distorted n/s/r but not indicating tyre construction fault

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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T148 GAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 T148 GAN, 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 T148 GAN registered?

T148 GAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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