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T37 EWL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

143,444 mi
Last recorded143,444 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT37 EWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 May 2017 143,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 133,296 miles

All chassis slightly corrded

Fail 25 Apr 2016 133,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

All chassis slightly corrded

Pass 16 May 2015 128,052 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2015 128,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 121,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 121,086 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 113,371 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 112,298 miles

advised front wishbone bushes perished

advised nsr brake pipe slight corrosion

advised suspension bed front rusty not holed

advised under tray fitted unabel to check all pipes

Fail 4 Oct 2011 112,298 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advised front wishbone bushes perished

advised nsr brake pipe slight corrosion

advised suspension bed front rusty not holed

advised under tray fitted unabel to check all pipes

Pass 29 Sep 2010 110,706 miles

advised front suspension bed is corroded

advised noies from engine

Fail 29 Sep 2010 110,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

advised front suspension bed is corroded

advised noies from engine

Pass 21 Oct 2009 107,725 miles

advised chip in screen

advised osf osr road wheel damaged on inside

Fail 19 Oct 2009 107,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

advised chip in screen

advised osf osr road wheel damaged on inside

Pass 10 Feb 2009 105,938 miles

advised chip in screen

advised cover fitted underside unabel to check

advised cracking sidewall nsf tyre

Fail 9 Feb 2009 105,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

advised chip in screen

advised cover fitted underside unabel to check

advised cracking sidewall nsf tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2008 100,973 miles

advised nsf tyre getting low

advised slight corrosion nsf brake pipe

advised slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2007 98,494 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 98,494 miles

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

advised knocking on sterring

advised slight corrosion osf brake pipe

Pass 3 Feb 2006 87,607 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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T37 EWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 T37 EWL, 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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T37 EWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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