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T218 GBD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,176 mi
Last recorded90,176 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT218 GBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 90,176 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 90,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 85,994 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 85,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 80,523 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 80,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

right rear inner sill corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2010 80,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front subframe corroding

N/S/F brake pipe corroding

N/S/R brake pipe corroding

N/S/R chassis leg corroding

O/S/F brake pipe corroding

O/S/R Cassis leg corroding

O/S/R brake pipe corroding

O/S/R inner sill corroding

Unable to fully inspect N/S and O/S sills due to plastic trim panels fitted

Unable to fully inspect O/S/R and N/S/R seatbelts due child seats fitted

Unable to fully inspect underbody due to plastic trim panels fitted

Pass 1 May 2009 75,522 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 75,522 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 72,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 72,289 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 62,761 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 48,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2006

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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T218 GBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 T218 GBD, 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 T218 GBD registered?

T218 GBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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