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T156 WDL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,247 mi
Last recorded78,247 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT156 WDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2017 78,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

front bumper damaged

sill covers and undertrays

Pass 6 Jan 2016 73,442 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 73,441 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,503 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 69,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 64,783 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,656 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 61,949 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 61,949 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 60,795 miles

both front tyres have small perish crack's

front bumper has minor damage

Pass 30 Dec 2009 58,523 miles

nearside front bumper insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2008 56,051 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 53,542 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 53,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 50,379 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,860 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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T156 WDL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T156 WDL, 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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T156 WDL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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