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T395 HTR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

87,967 mi
Last recorded87,967 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT395 HTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 87,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 87,847 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perishing

front brake pads at 2 mm

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 Dec 2014 87,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perishing

front brake pads at 2 mm

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Dec 2013 83,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides rear closing sills corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2013 83,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides rear closing sills corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 77,316 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 77,316 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,847 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 59,604 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 59,603 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 56,991 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 56,991 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 49,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 49,834 miles

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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T395 HTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol 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 T395 HTR, 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 T395 HTR registered?

T395 HTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T395 HTR safe to buy?

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