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T254 LLS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Multi-colour Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

140,279 mi
Last recorded140,279 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT254 LLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 140,279 miles

sills and under sills corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 136,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axl coroded

Fail 27 Jul 2021 136,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 133,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 133,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 133,239 miles

corrosion at n/s/f brake pipe

front o/s/f subframe corroded and holed

imbalance at front and rear brakes

o/s/r brake hose cracking

rear exhaust corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

slight noise at n/s/f wheel bearing

wiper blades torn

Fail 8 Jul 2016 133,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure play at 0/s/f suspension arm front bolt (2.4.G.1)

corrosion at n/s/f brake pipe

front o/s/f subframe corroded and holed

imbalance at front and rear brakes

o/s/r brake hose cracking

rear exhaust corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

slight noise at n/s/f wheel bearing

wiper blades torn

Pass 6 Jul 2015 131,351 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses cracking

front subframe corroded at o/s

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear tyres split at inner sidewalls but no cord showing

wiper blades torn

Fail 1 Jul 2015 131,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front brake hoses cracking

front subframe corroded at o/s

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear tyres split at inner sidewalls but no cord showing

wiper blades torn

Pass 23 Jul 2013 117,350 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2012 108,404 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

all 4 road wheels damaged

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside door mirror glass broken

offside front tyre on wear bands

Fail 29 Mar 2012 108,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

all 4 road wheels damaged

borderline travel at handbrake lever

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside door mirror glass broken

offside front tyre on wear bands

Pass 5 Apr 2011 101,118 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 101,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 95,856 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

front brake pads worn

Pass 5 Mar 2009 91,525 miles

corrosion on both rear brake pipes

corrosion throughout exhaust system

o/s/r roadspring lower platform perished

Pass 3 Apr 2008 87,409 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded.

brake discs worn.

knock through steering column.

slight engine oil leaks.

slight play in o/s/r radius arm.

Fail 2 Apr 2008 87,409 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear brake pipes corroded.

brake discs worn.

knock through steering column.

slight engine oil leaks.

slight play in o/s/r radius arm.

Fail 28 Mar 2007 81,896 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

noise from steering column

Pass 28 Mar 2007 81,896 miles

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

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

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

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

noise from steering column

Pass 4 Apr 2006 68,891 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 68,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror glass missing

o/s/r tyre cut but not reaching cords

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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T254 LLS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Multi-colour with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 T254 LLS, 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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T254 LLS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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