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T215 EDM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

119,799 mi
Last recorded119,799 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT215 EDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 119,799 miles

Corrosion to sills both side, and jacking points corroded

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

sill guards fitted limiting view for inspection

Fail 18 Jul 2016 119,799 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Corrosion to sills both side, and jacking points corroded

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

sill guards fitted limiting view for inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2015 116,088 miles

Both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Corrosion on nearside rear sill, hidden by plastic undertrays, nearside rear jacking point has collapsed but extent of corrosion cannot be determined, it is uncertain if any prescribed areas are affected

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 116,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Corrosion on nearside rear sill, hidden by plastic undertrays, nearside rear jacking point has collapsed but extent of corrosion cannot be determined, it is uncertain if any prescribed areas are affected

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 112,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty including brackets

nearside and offside front and nearside rear tyres are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

sill covers fitted front to back

Fail 12 Aug 2014 112,665 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty including brackets

nearside and offside front and nearside rear tyres are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

sill covers fitted front to back

Fail 5 Aug 2013 108,722 miles

Main beam switch does not lock main beams on permanently

Offside rear coil spring mount corroded

Offside rear tyre worn right to the legal limit in places on inner edge and will be illegal soon (195/50R15)

Rear of exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 108,722 miles

Main beam switch does not lock main beams on permanently

Offside rear coil spring mount corroded

Offside rear tyre worn right to the legal limit in places on inner edge and will be illegal soon (195/50R15)

Rear of exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Jul 2012 105,251 miles

Exhaust centre section deteriorating

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2012 105,251 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Exhaust centre section deteriorating

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 101,663 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 101,663 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2010 100,464 miles

Both rear coil springs, lower top hats missing

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 100,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear coil springs, lower top hats missing.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 97,645 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 97,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 92,259 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 92,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 85,708 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 85,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 77,686 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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T215 EDM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 T215 EDM, 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 T215 EDM registered?

T215 EDM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 June 1999.

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