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T152 MVX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,422 mi
Last recorded45,422 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT152 MVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,422 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 45,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 42,740 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,740 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2011 40,089 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside door mirror slightly insecure

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,089 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen

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

Offside door mirror slightly insecure

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,441 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,811 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Mar 2009 34,811 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,597 miles

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

front and rear registration plates show backing lift.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are smearing the screen.

off side front door mirror glass loosly mounted.

Fail 21 Mar 2008 31,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front and rear registration plates show backing lift.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out/judder.

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear, is bald at the edge,is perished/cracked and shows splits.

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear, is out of shape, is perished/cracked shows splits.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are smearing the screen.

off side front door mirror glass loosly mounted.

off side front tyre outer side wall shows extensive deep damage.

off side front tyre tread worn uneven, is perished/cracked/split.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,069 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,717 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 24,717 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.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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T152 MVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T152 MVX, 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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T152 MVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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