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T375 VWS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,203 mi
Last recorded97,203 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT375 VWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,203 miles

apply advisorys from test

Fail 22 Jul 2011 97,199 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

front bottom of rear wheel arches corroded

offside rear seat missing

oil leak

rear tyres slightly perished on outer edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2010 92,306 miles

dipswitch slightly loose

poor dip beam patterns

Fail 24 Jun 2010 92,259 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

1 led out on HLBL

corrosion to rear wheelarch lips

damage to o/s front tyre inner sidewall

n/s rear inner wheelarch corroded

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

rear number plate lights dim

Pass 9 Jul 2009 88,618 miles

chip to screen

corrosion to o/s rear outer sill

nail in n/s front tyre

plastic sill and floor pan covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2009 88,618 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chip to screen

corrosion to o/s rear outer sill

nail in n/s front tyre

plastic sill and floor pan covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2008 80,105 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 80,105 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 67,595 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,438 miles

nearside rear jacking rubber missing. †major engine oil leak. †nearside front bumper damaged.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 61,320 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 61,320 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

bushes perishing

oil leak

play to rear suspension bushes

tyres wearing on edges+sidewall damage

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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T375 VWS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T375 VWS, 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

How do I check the history of T375 VWS?

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What year was T375 VWS registered?

T375 VWS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T375 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T375 VWS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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