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T357 OKM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,831 mi
Last recorded105,831 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT357 OKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 105,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 105,824 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper top mount bearing notchy

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

steering slightly notchy on lock to lock

Pass 3 Oct 2019 101,472 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES ARE DETERIATED

BRAKE PIPES TO O/S AND N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

VERY SMALL PINHOLE IN O/S/FRONT OUTER CV BOOT

Fail 3 Oct 2019 101,472 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES ARE DETERIATED

BRAKE PIPES TO O/S AND N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

VERY SMALL PINHOLE IN O/S/FRONT OUTER CV BOOT

Pass 25 Sep 2018 96,349 miles

rust patches in various places

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 96,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rust patches in various places

Pass 26 Sep 2017 93,465 miles

aims slightly faded

n/s/r tyre perished & n/s/f tyre cut

Fail 26 Sep 2017 93,465 miles

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

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

aims slightly faded

n/s/r tyre perished & n/s/f tyre cut

Pass 21 Sep 2016 89,662 miles

front tyres on limits

rear tyres slightly perished

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2016 89,662 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres on limits

rear tyres slightly perished

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2015 85,638 miles

o/s/f lower arm bush splitting away

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2014 81,552 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 81,552 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 78,353 miles

covers & undertrays fitted

slight play n/s/r radius arm bush

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 14 Oct 2013 78,353 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

covers & undertrays fitted

slight play n/s/r radius arm bush

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2012 73,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 69,934 miles

full undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2011 65,912 miles

front steel discs poor

full undertrays + sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2010 62,828 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2010 62,828 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2009 57,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under side of vehicle has plastic tray restricting veiw

Pass 16 Apr 2008 55,390 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,070 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 46,241 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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T357 OKM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 T357 OKM, 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 T357 OKM registered?

T357 OKM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T357 OKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T357 OKM shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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