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T329 VAC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

36,865 mi
Last recorded36,865 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT329 VAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2017 36,865 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 36,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking ()

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

Slight water ingress into both fron headlamps.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 36,132 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 33,208 miles

Inner Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 33,208 miles

Inner Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 31,055 miles

ADVISE, REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING.

ADVISE, nearside & offside rear brake flexi hoses perishing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 31,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

ADVISE, REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING.

ADVISE, nearside & offside rear brake flexi hoses perishing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 17,657 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 17,657 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,324 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jun 2010 13,481 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 12,702 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 12,702 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 12,147 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 11,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 11,061 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 10,200 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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T329 VAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 T329 VAC, 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 T329 VAC registered?

T329 VAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 August 1999.

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