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T368 XBX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,046 mi
Last recorded111,046 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT368 XBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 111,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brake pipe connectors corroded

slight play to nsr wheel bearing

Fail 6 Mar 2015 111,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brake pipe connectors corroded

slight play to nsr wheel bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2014

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded

nsf lower arm front bush slightly worn

nsf tyre wearing close to limits

nsr seat belt cover missing

nsr tyre worn close to limits + cracked on sidewall

Fail 25 Feb 2014 98,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded

nsf lower arm bush slightly worn

nsf tyre wearing close to limits

nsr seat belt cover missing

nsr tyre wearing close to limits + cracked on sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust box deteriating

Fail 27 Feb 2013 93,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust box deteriating

Pass 23 Feb 2012 89,252 miles

Both front Brake discs Wearing thin and Rusty,

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

Unable to fully inspect o/s and n/s Rear Flexis.

Unable to fully inspect o/s and n/s Rear Metal Brake pipes.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 85,366 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 85,334 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 82,869 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 82,869 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 78,848 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 66,498 miles

unable to check underside of vehicle due to plastic covers.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,672 miles

advise hand brake travel

advise o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 24 Apr 2006 56,672 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

advise o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

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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T368 XBX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T368 XBX, 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 T368 XBX registered?

T368 XBX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T368 XBX safe to buy?

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