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T162 CRF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,902 mi
Last recorded127,902 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT162 CRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 127,902 miles

Front tyres deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside head lamp poor pattern

Fail 2 Jul 2018 127,902 miles

Front tyres deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside head lamp poor pattern

Pass 27 Jun 2017 126,641 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 25% inoperative (1.2.1b)

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

Offside o/s head lamp beam poor pattern

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front subframe (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 125,552 miles

Bonnet pull handle broken

Both rear sills corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Wheel trims on others (4.1.D.1e)

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2015 124,152 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2015 124,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2014 116,400 miles

nsf wiper blade worn

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 May 2014 116,400 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front indicator plus both repeater flashers slightly discoloured

nearside front wiperblade slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2013 115,678 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

plastic trays underneath the car obscure the underside, cannot chisck security and condition of body/ brake pipes etc

Pass 28 Feb 2012 101,502 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 85,388 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 85,387 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 79,095 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 78,097 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 74,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 74,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 63,254 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 63,254 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TRED DETERIORATING

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Pass 4 Aug 2005 50,954 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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T162 CRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T162 CRF, 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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T162 CRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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