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T226 UCF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

144,840 mi
Last recorded144,840 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT226 UCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 144,840 miles

Injector seal leaking

Fail 28 Jun 2017 144,837 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Injector seal leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2016 138,090 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 130,153 miles

195 50 15 v

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

engine noise poss injector seal leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 130,153 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

195 50 15 v

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

engine noise poss injector seal leak

Pass 30 May 2014 121,041 miles

Both rear tyres uneven wear

Exhaust rear silencer corroding

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 May 2014 121,026 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres uneven wear

Exhaust rear silencer corroding

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 116,171 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroding

Nearside rear radius arm brake pipe corroding

Offside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 26 Jun 2013 116,169 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer corroding

Nearside rear radius arm brake pipe corroding

Offside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 8 Oct 2012 111,479 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2012 111,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2011 105,278 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

splash guards fitted not allowing full inspection

steering knotchy

Fail 20 Oct 2011 105,256 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

various splash guards and covers fitted at time of test under vehicle not allowing full visual inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2010 99,418 miles

exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded

front brake pads low on inside

front service brake veers left

offside rear radius arm brake pipe corroding

offside rear tyre perishing

service brake pedal low

Pass 26 Nov 2009 93,625 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 93,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 88,356 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bearing noise from engine

both front and offside rear shock absorbers weak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre silencer corroded

front service brake veers left

Fail 8 Jan 2009 88,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bearing noise from engine

both front and offside rear shock absorbers weak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre silencer corroded

front service brake veers left

Pass 18 Jan 2008 82,421 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 82,400 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 78,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 73,664 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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T226 UCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 T226 UCF, 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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T226 UCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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