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T320 STA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,879 mi
Last recorded104,879 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT320 STA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 May 2018 104,879 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure glass insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread area on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 94,458 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight damage to offside front wing

Fail 18 Apr 2017 94,242 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight damage to offside front wing

Pass 11 Apr 2016 90,796 miles

Exhaust system rear section has heavy surface corrosion, rear silencer delaminating

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic floor undertrays fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,109 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 80,109 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 80,105 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 77,785 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 74,718 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear wheel bearing sounds slightly rough

Some brake/suspension components cannot be inspected fully as plastic covers are fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2011 74,718 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing sounds slightly rough

Some brake/suspension components cannot be inspected fully as plastic covers are fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2010 69,015 miles

this vehicle fitted as standard with under belly trays and plastic cover sills therefore unable to inspect certain areas and components

Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,774 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 60,045 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 53,495 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 53,495 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

lead and lag on rear brakes

nearside rear coil spring lower guide corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2006 48,553 miles

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

handbrake graunchy

Pass 18 Apr 2006 48,553 miles

handbrake graunchy

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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T320 STA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 T320 STA, 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 T320 STA registered?

T320 STA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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