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T393 SKH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,679 mi
Last recorded88,679 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT393 SKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2013 88,679 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 88,679 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 87,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 86,915 miles

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

plastic sill and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2011 86,915 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2010 86,368 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2010 86,368 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic under tray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2009 82,913 miles

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

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

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

full undertray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,788 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 77,788 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 76,200 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 76,200 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 71,272 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 65,274 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 65,274 miles

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

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

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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T393 SKH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey 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 T393 SKH, 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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T393 SKH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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