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T299 FUM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,454 mi
Last recorded92,454 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT299 FUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 92,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 82,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays and covers fitted so some components not fully tested.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 77,561 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2016 75,926 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 74,730 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres sidewalls starting to seperate

brake pipes corroded

dip/main switch operation poor

exhaust corroded

outer sills corroded at rear

Fail 3 Aug 2015 74,714 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

both sides front tyres sidewalls starting to seperate

brake pipes corroded

dip/main switch operation poor

exhaust corroded

outer sills corroded at rear

Fail 30 Jul 2014 73,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Underbody and Body Sills are covered restricting inspection for corrosion.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 73,318 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Underbody and Body Sills are covered restricting inspection for corrosion.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,989 miles

Under Body and Chasis Covered restricting inspection of Corrosion.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 71,969 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under Body and Chasis Covered restricting inspection of Corrosion.

Fail 30 Jul 2012 70,745 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 70,745 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 68,731 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 68,731 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,759 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 66,753 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

unable to test emissions due to over heating

Pass 25 Sep 2009 63,155 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,823 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,818 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 51,818 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,715 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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T299 FUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T299 FUM, 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 T299 FUM registered?

T299 FUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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