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T174 MBH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,617 mi
Last recorded78,617 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT174 MBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 78,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic under shields not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2019 78,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic under shields not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2017 78,343 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 78,135 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 77,942 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 77,241 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,491 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 72,730 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 72,730 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,567 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 69,566 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 67,835 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,862 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 66,862 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 65,021 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 65,021 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,807 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 53,673 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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T174 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T174 MBH, 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 T174 MBH registered?

T174 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T174 MBH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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