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T15 DWV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,406 mi
Last recorded125,406 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT15 DWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2016 125,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 13 Feb 2015 123,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

rear chassis has some corrosion present

rear exhaust box in poor condition , but not leaking

Pass 5 Feb 2014 120,350 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Fail 4 Feb 2014 120,350 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2013 116,124 miles

advise engine leaking oil slightly

advise nearside rear metal brake pipe showing dlight signs of corrosion but not pitted yet

advise rear number plate slightly tarnished

advise under body starting to show slight signs of corrosion but not holed yet

Fail 27 Feb 2013 116,124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

advise engine leaking oil slightly

advise nearside rear metal brake pipe showing dlight signs of corrosion but not pitted yet

advise rear number plate slightly tarnished

advise under body starting to show slight signs of corrosion but not holed yet

Pass 2 Feb 2012 161,365 miles

advise exhaust starting to show slight signs of corrosion but not leaking as yet

advise metal brake pipes starting to show slight signs of corrosion but not pitted yet

Fail 2 Feb 2012 110,449 miles

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

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

advise exhaust starting to show slight signs of corrosion but not leaking as yet

advise metal brake pipes starting to show slight signs of corrosion but not pitted yet

Pass 14 Feb 2011 102,746 miles

advise brake pipes starting t o show slight signs of corrosion but not pitted yet

advise exhaust starting to show signs of corrosion but not leaking yet

advise rear upper shocker mounts starting to show signs of aging

Fail 14 Feb 2011 102,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

advise brake pipes starting t o show slight signs of corrosion but not pitted yet

advise exhaust starting to show signs of corrosion but not leaking yet

advise rear upper shocker mounts starting to show signs of aging

Pass 17 Feb 2010 96,017 miles

outer casing of rear section exhaust box showing signs of corrosion starting

Fail 16 Feb 2010 96,017 miles

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

outer casing of rear section exhaust box showing signs of corrosion starting

Pass 25 Feb 2009 86,929 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 86,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs lipped.engine oil leak !o/s/front and rear brake pipe rusty,n/s/r tyre has cut in tread.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 76,914 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 76,825 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

general oil leaks.under tray broken.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 69,061 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 60,435 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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T15 DWV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T15 DWV, 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 T15 DWV registered?

T15 DWV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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