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T311 CGX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,355 mi
Last recorded111,355 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT311 CGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 111,355 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 111,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 106,642 miles

both headlamp patterns weak

Pass 16 Mar 2016 101,830 miles

both head light patterns weak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,407 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish on outter side wall

Fail 18 Mar 2015 96,407 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre starting to perish on outter side wall

Pass 19 Mar 2014 91,007 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,818 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 81,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 81,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 76,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Part of high level brake light not working

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 72,311 miles

part of high level brake light not working

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Mar 2009 67,682 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Mar 2009 67,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres deteriorated

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,227 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 62,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 57,060 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2006 52,411 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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T311 CGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T311 CGX, 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 T311 CGX registered?

T311 CGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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