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T168 MLH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,639 mi
Last recorded102,639 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT168 MLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 102,639 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 102,639 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 93,111 miles

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 93,111 miles

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

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)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 2 May 2013 87,755 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 87,755 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 82,952 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,974 miles

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

o/s/rear plastic sill torn

Fail 1 Mar 2010 77,974 miles

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

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

o/s/rear plastic sill torn

Pass 13 Nov 2008 75,539 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 75,462 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 66,914 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 66,939 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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T168 MLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 T168 MLH, 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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T168 MLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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