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T349 NLF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,737 mi
Last recorded161,737 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT349 NLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 161,737 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 160,567 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 160,566 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 160,564 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 159,636 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 159,635 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 157,997 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 157,263 miles

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

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

o/side front metal brake pipe rusty

rear silencer condition poor

Fail 15 Sep 2015 157,261 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

o/side front metal brake pipe rusty

rear silencer condition poor

Pass 11 Sep 2014 154,673 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

center exhaust box weak.

near side front wiper perished.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 154,642 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

center exhaust box weak.

near side front wiper perished.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 150,954 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2013 150,954 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 145,980 miles

silencer condition poor

Pass 7 Sep 2011 139,441 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 133,932 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 133,932 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 127,771 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 127,771 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 115,982 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 115,827 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 99,345 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 79,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 64,615 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 64,615 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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T349 NLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T349 NLF, 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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T349 NLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 August 1999.

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