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T340 LOL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,873 mi
Last recorded145,873 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT340 LOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 145,873 miles

Exhaust severely corroded

Offside Front ABS Speed sensor pick up ring loose

Fail 29 Apr 2016 145,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust severely corroded

Offside Front ABS Speed sensor pick up ring loose

Pass 29 Apr 2015 132,218 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 29 Apr 2015 132,218 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2014 123,043 miles

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

Nearside front suspension top bearing rough

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 22 Apr 2014 123,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside front suspension top bearing rough

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Apr 2013 115,215 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing due to low pressure

Fail 17 Apr 2013 115,146 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perishing due to low pressure

Pass 27 Apr 2012 106,009 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 96,160 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 85,861 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 85,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 82,756 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 79,257 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 69,052 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 68,963 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 57,623 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 42,329 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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T340 LOL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T340 LOL, 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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T340 LOL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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