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T208 MAB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,471 mi
Last recorded76,471 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT208 MAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2014 76,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust middle section silencer deteriorated

nearside front outer door handle stiff to open door

nearside outer cill covered with manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test

offside outer cill covered with manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test

offside rear outer door handle stiff to open door

Pass 6 Nov 2013 72,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer(corrosion)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2012 65,323 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,525 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,835 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 50,047 miles

airbag warning lamp on

both front brake flexis starting to perish

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 18 Jul 2007 46,542 miles

airbag warning lamp on constant

Fail 18 Jul 2007 46,542 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag warning lamp on constant

Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,127 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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T208 MAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T208 MAB, 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 T208 MAB registered?

T208 MAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 June 1999.

Is T208 MAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T208 MAB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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