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T301 UMV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,384 mi
Last recorded134,384 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT301 UMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 134,384 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 114,975 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 114,975 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 106,696 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen slightly scored

Fail 8 Feb 2014 106,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen slightly scored

Fail 15 Feb 2013 104,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre inner wall slightly damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2013 104,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre inner wall slightly damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2012 100,866 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 95,161 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2010 89,844 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2010 89,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing heavily on outer edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 83,916 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 77,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 72,206 miles

o/s rear jacking mount missing

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 8 Feb 2007 72,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear jacking mount missing

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2006 65,763 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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T301 UMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T301 UMV, 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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T301 UMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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