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T196 MDA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,199 mi
Last recorded143,199 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT196 MDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 143,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine slight oil leak

rear seats not fitted at time of mot test

Fail 15 May 2017 143,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine slight oil leak

rear seats not fitted at time of mot test

Pass 17 May 2016 140,221 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 140,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 135,306 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 134,397 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 131,050 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 124,551 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mileometer bulb not illuminating on dash

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and irregular wear

rear silencer deteriorated

water leak from radiator evident.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 124,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mileometer bulb not illuminating on dash

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and irregular wear

rear silencer deteriorated

water leak from radiator evident.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 114,934 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 114,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 109,476 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 105,690 miles

n/s anti-roll bar link rod bush worn

n/s front-n/s rear and o/s rear tyres perished

Fail 31 Jan 2008 98,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 98,794 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 93,250 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 92,402 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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T196 MDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T196 MDA, 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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T196 MDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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