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T213 EBW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,946 mi
Last recorded186,946 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT213 EBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 186,946 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 186,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 174,873 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 174,869 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 162,715 miles

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

both rear coil spring lower locating cups missing but springs still secure

both rear inner sills corroded unable to see full extent

most of underside coverd with plastic covers

rear silencer outer case corroded

some wear on front brake discs

Fail 16 May 2012 162,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear coil spring lower locating cups missing but springs still secure

both rear inner sills corroded unable to see full extent

most of underside coverd with plastic covers

rear silencer outer case corroded

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 28 May 2011 151,102 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2011 151,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 May 2010 136,530 miles

O/S/F wiper rubber split slightly on ends, but clearing screen ok

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight play in N/S rack bush

Pass 28 May 2010 136,530 miles

O/S/F wiper rubber split slightly on ends, but clearing screen ok

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

slight play in N/S rack bush

Pass 21 Oct 2008 127,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer rusted through to inner skin(not blowing)

nearside and offside front subframe rusty

nearside and offside rear chassis legs rusty

nearside and offside rear lower spring locator cups and rubbers worn and braking up nearside cup missing(springs still sitting in correct posision when jacked up and when let down)

several areas of floor at rear rusty

several suspension components at rear rusty

some wear and wearlips to front discs

underside fitted with covers throughout and difficult to inspect

Fail 20 Oct 2008 127,841 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer rusted through to inner skin(not blowing)

nearside and offside front subframe rusty

nearside and offside rear chassis legs rusty

nearside and offside rear lower spring locator cups and rubbers worn and braking up nearside cup missing(springs still sitting in correct posision when jacked up and when let down)

several areas of floor at rear rusty

several suspension components at rear rusty

some wear and wearlips to front discs

underside fitted with covers throughout and difficult to inspect

Pass 17 Nov 2007 113,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

unable to inspect most of underside due to plastic covers

Fail 14 Nov 2007 113,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

unable to inspect most of underside due to plastic covers

Pass 2 Oct 2006 103,997 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 103,991 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T213 EBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T213 EBW, 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 T213 EBW registered?

T213 EBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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