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T401 FUM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

153,753 mi
Last recorded153,753 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT401 FUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2017 153,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

poor beam images lenses deteriated

Fail 23 Jan 2017 153,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone front mounts both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both dip beams (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear tyres and also out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle trim missing

Fail 3 Jan 2017 153,373 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower Arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower Arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Sides Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)

Wiper Not Tested

Pass 25 Nov 2015 149,030 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 145,684 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 145,679 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2014 145,644 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2013 139,050 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 136,944 miles

srs light remains on

Fail 9 Jul 2012 136,912 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

srs light remains on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 134,310 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 134,299 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 127,335 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 121,151 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 121,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 110,670 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 100,295 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 87,056 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 87,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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T401 FUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 T401 FUM, 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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T401 FUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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