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T14 OSH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,123 mi
Last recorded81,123 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT14 OSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,123 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 81,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,259 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 75,259 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 71,956 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 71,956 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 69,364 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,501 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 65,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corrosion.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 62,289 miles

exhaust corrosion.

offside and nearside front wiper blades smeary and juddery.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 62,289 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corrosion.

front service brake imbalance.

nearside rear tyre nail in shoulder.

offside and nearside front tyres worn to 3mm.

offside and nearside front wiper blades smeary and juddery.

offside rear tyre unevenly worn and worn close to the legal limit.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,832 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 58,832 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 55,579 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn,lipped and corroded

front brake performance showing imbalance - 18%

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge and going out of shape

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2009 53,205 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,450 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,460 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,501 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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T14 OSH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T14 OSH, 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 T14 OSH registered?

T14 OSH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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