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T37 MRP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

119,536 mi
Last recorded119,536 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT37 MRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2013 119,536 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front inner brake pipes starting to corrode

brake pipes covered under vehicle

covers under vehicle

nsf wishbone front bush starting to split

oil leak

slight play in steering column

Pass 10 Oct 2012 106,922 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Hole in the rear n/s light lens

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 106,913 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes corroded

Hole in the rear n/s light lens

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 105,442 miles

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

unable to check sills due to plastic skirts

Pass 18 Oct 2010 99,595 miles

unable to check sills due to plastic skirts also plastic trim covering under vechile

Pass 16 Oct 2009 92,741 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 92,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 91,762 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 91,758 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 81,109 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 81,109 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 68,440 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 68,410 miles

Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 60,861 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 60,861 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear no'plate in poor condition

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight corrosion on the off-side front brake pipe

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 MRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T37 MRP, 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 T37 MRP registered?

T37 MRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 June 1999.

Is T37 MRP safe to buy?

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