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T169 LRN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,751 mi
Last recorded112,751 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 112,751 miles

Front both lenses pitted

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 2.89 - 2.91mm + crazing on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm front mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Rear seats removed but seat belt webbing / buckle ok

Fail 27 Jun 2016 112,751 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 2.89 - 2.91mm + crazing on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Front both lenses pitted

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm front mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Rear seats removed but seat belt webbing / buckle ok

Pass 30 Jun 2015 109,876 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 105,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 105,758 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 99,987 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 99,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 93,809 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 May 2011 88,265 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 86,120 miles

Drivers side windowscreen wiper starting to split.

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 86,120 miles

Drivers side windowscreen wiper starting to split.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 83,551 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 83,551 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 81,119 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 81,115 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

oil leak from auto gearbox pipe

Pass 4 Jul 2007 76,772 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 76,766 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 73,726 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 LRN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T169 LRN, 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 LRN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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