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T307 AGM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,157 mi
Last recorded81,157 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT307 AGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 81,157 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f lower arm front bush deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 5 May 2017 81,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f lower arm front bush deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2016 80,699 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 80,696 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,445 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 72,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 64,707 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,433 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 57,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre sidewall damage but no cords showing.

Fail 14 Jul 2012 57,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre sidewall damage but no cords showing.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 51,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2010 46,813 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 46,813 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 44,377 miles

COOLING FAN NOT WORKING

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroding

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f jacking point rubber pad missing

n/s/r tyre cracking up

o/s/f under tray insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2008 43,069 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 43,008 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 43,008 miles

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

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,740 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 42,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 36,298 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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T307 AGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T307 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 T307 AGM registered?

T307 AGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T307 AGM safe to buy?

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