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T221 HWN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,188 mi
Last recorded93,188 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT221 HWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 93,188 miles

Nearside front coil spring slightly corroded. Offside and nearside rear coil springs slightly corroded. Offside front wishbone bush slightly worn. Offside and nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,706 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 88,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

badge/pin inserted through drivers seatbelt (minor damage to webbing)

brake pipes coated in grease preventing inspection

front registration plate damaged

front subframe (offside) slightly distorted (caused by damage)

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre has a deep multiangle cut present on inner sidewall (no visible cords at time of test)

offside rear tyre heavily cracked/perished

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle preventing inspection of testable items

Pass 15 Mar 2013 83,710 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 80,001 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 73,640 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 73,134 miles

indicator/dip/main switch loose

Pass 13 Feb 2009 72,419 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 72,419 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 69,347 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 69,250 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 62,212 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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T221 HWN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T221 HWN, 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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T221 HWN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 July 1999.

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