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T217 GDM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,061 mi
Last recorded91,061 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT217 GDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 91,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front subframe is damaged on the nearside

Fail 2 Jun 2012 91,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front subframe is damaged on the nearside

Pass 2 Jun 2011 88,176 miles

engine oil very low

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s wiper poor

n/s/rear tyre worn on sides and under inflated

o/s rear light lens cracked

poor image o/s dip beam

Fail 1 Jun 2011 88,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil very low

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s wiper poor

n/s/rear tyre worn on sides and under inflated

o/s rear light lens cracked

poor image o/s dip beam

Pass 17 Dec 2010 85,500 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corroding

engine oil low

knock from steering

n/s/door mirror cracked

n/s/rear tyre cracking in treads and walls

o/s/rear tyre very low tread uneven wear and under inflated strong advise

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Apr 2010 79,034 miles

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

accident damage to offside of vehicle

car key damaged

nearside mirror broken

nearside rear jacking point rubber missing

offside rear tyre low tread

Fail 23 Apr 2010 78,979 miles

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

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

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

accident damage to offside of vehicle

car key damaged

nearside mirror broken

nearside rear jacking point rubber missing

offside rear tyre low tread

Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,566 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 69,566 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 59,587 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 49,650 miles

near side and off side front flexible brake hoses cracking on outer case.

near side rear jacking point mounting missing.

Pass 29 Dec 2005 41,185 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

front brake flexi`s slight cracks

front discs slightly corroded

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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T217 GDM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T217 GDM, 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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T217 GDM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 August 1999.

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