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T400 ANN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,540 mi
Last recorded71,540 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT400 ANN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,540 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 71,540 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 67,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 67,208 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

SRS light is on & brake pad warning light was flashing up.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 63,950 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 63,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 57,033 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 56,828 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 47,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 40,739 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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T400 ANN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T400 ANN, 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 T400 ANN registered?

T400 ANN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T400 ANN safe to buy?

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