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T258 AGM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,464 mi
Last recorded140,464 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT258 AGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 140,464 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

rear service brake low effort

slight play in steering uj

Pass 17 Feb 2022 140,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

exhaust middle box outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 138,991 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 135,655 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in both front tie rods

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension arms corroded

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 133,641 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear door unable too be opened from inside

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oth rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2017 133,192 miles

Exhaust system hangers corroded

Front subframe surface corrosion

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2016 132,631 miles

Offside Front lower arm bush shows slight deterioration

high level stop lamp has one bulb not working

slight play in both side inner rack arms

Pass 17 Jun 2015 131,522 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 131,522 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 129,530 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 129,530 miles

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 123,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 117,628 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 110,901 miles

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

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 1 Jun 2011 110,901 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 17 Jun 2010 103,579 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 103,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 95,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 87,005 miles

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

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 22 Jul 2008 87,005 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s/rear factory jacking point missing

rear wiper smearing rear screen

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 24 Jul 2007 76,970 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2006 65,760 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 54,919 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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T258 AGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T258 AGM, 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 T258 AGM registered?

T258 AGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 August 1999.

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The MOT history for T258 AGM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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