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T169 GAN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,321 mi
Last recorded68,321 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT169 GAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 68,321 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 49,001 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 49,001 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,076 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 47,164 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust hanger missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,303 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front brake flexi has incorrect clamp fitted but still surcure

offside front coilspring snapped at end,still located ok

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,727 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,142 miles

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

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

os&ns sills & underfloor covered with plastic shroulds

Fail 24 Mar 2011 42,142 miles

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

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

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

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

os&ns sills & underfloor covered with plastic shroulds

Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,313 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint worn

Pass 15 Apr 2009 38,044 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 35,079 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 35,021 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2007 28,550 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 28,525 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,686 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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T169 GAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T169 GAN, 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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T169 GAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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