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T346 VAP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,457 mi
Last recorded85,457 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT346 VAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 85,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust shield slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2019 83,782 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre, starting to wear outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2018 74,934 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front suspension leg top mount noisy on lock to lock, on driving investigation required

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still supported ok

Fail 29 Oct 2018 74,934 miles

Emissions not tested gas machine failure (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front top suspension leg mount noisy on lock to lock

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still supported ok

Pass 31 Oct 2017 68,733 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Nearside Rear tyre perished (1994)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished (2007)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 67,058 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 67,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 64,529 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 22 Oct 2015 64,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2014 61,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 57,618 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 57,618 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,574 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,104 miles

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

SMELL OF POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK UNDER BONNET BUT UNABLE TO DETERMINE FROM WHERE!!!!!

Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,483 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 43,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,291 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,630 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly

under trays

Fail 22 Feb 2008 36,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly

under trays

Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,135 miles

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

under trays

Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,234 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 22,234 miles

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

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

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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T346 VAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T346 VAP, 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 T346 VAP registered?

T346 VAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T346 VAP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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