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T404 SMA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,051 mi
Last recorded164,051 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT404 SMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2018 164,051 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 157,482 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 157,441 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill & wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

plastic under covers & plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 153,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 153,044 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 142,759 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise o/s n/s front inner pads worn

Fail 21 May 2015 142,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise o/s n/s front inner pads worn

Pass 23 May 2014 126,580 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 23 May 2014 126,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2013 112,179 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 112,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 102,888 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 102,888 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 100,496 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 100,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 95,333 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 95,333 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 93,069 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 93,069 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake pipes

both rear radious arms have slight lift

both rear tyres loosing shape

nearside front wiper blade

Pass 29 Apr 2008 89,260 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 89,150 miles

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

srs light showing on dash

Pass 2 Apr 2007 80,937 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 74,686 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 12 Apr 2006 74,625 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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T404 SMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T404 SMA, 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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T404 SMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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