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T285 TPA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,364 mi
Last recorded63,364 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 TPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 63,364 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 62,688 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split in wiper blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 62,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall damage , cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split in wiper blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear N/S/R Tyre perishing

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 62,100 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 61,117 miles

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate inner sidewall

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Mar 2017 61,117 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate inner sidewall

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 60,328 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,243 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,026 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 58,026 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 56,763 miles

SRS warning light on

Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,388 miles

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

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

both front tyres have 0mm on outer tread

o/s/f tyre has deep cut on outer edge of tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,942 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 52,942 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,453 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,211 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 44,221 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,295 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 41,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 37,636 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 37,627 miles

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

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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T285 TPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T285 TPA, 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 T285 TPA registered?

T285 TPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 August 1999.

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