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T36 DRP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,973 mi
Last recorded119,973 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT36 DRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 119,973 miles

both rear brake pipes to cylinders slight corrosion

both rear inner sills/wheel arches slight corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe to hose slight corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2015 119,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes to cylinders slight corrosion

both rear inner sills/wheel arches slight corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe to hose slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2014 115,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 115,296 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 111,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

knock on steering column

rear exhaust deteriorated

wear in o/s steering

Fail 8 Jul 2013 111,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

knock on steering column

rear exhaust deteriorated

wear in o/s steering

Pass 29 Jun 2012 108,139 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Jun 2012 108,097 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jun 2011 103,121 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

offside front side light bulb slightly dim

Pass 30 Jun 2010 96,086 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 95,886 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 89,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 82,224 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 82,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear shock damp

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 21 Jul 2006 68,370 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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T36 DRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 T36 DRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T36 DRP registered?

T36 DRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T36 DRP safe to buy?

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