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T227 CSS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,824 mi
Last recorded67,824 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT227 CSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,824 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 67,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,635 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.

INTERMITTANT FAULT AT L/H NUMBER PLATE LIGHT.

L/H HEADLIGHT SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

L/H/R INNER WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.

R/H NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DULL.

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK.

SLIGHT KNOCK AT STEERING COLUMN.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 57,781 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN TAPPED.

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

SLIGHT KNOCK AT STEERING?

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 49,803 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 49,792 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 42,809 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 42,718 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 35,228 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 35,140 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 29,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

poor access to inspection underside of vehicle due to dust covers

Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

poor access to inspection underside of vehicle due to dust covers

Pass 18 Feb 2006 26,686 miles

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

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

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

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

poor inspection of floor carried out due to extensive plastic covers

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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T227 CSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T227 CSS, 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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T227 CSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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