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T408 HTX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,279 mi
Last recorded84,279 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT408 HTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2017 84,279 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

exhaust heat sheld loose

Fail 17 Jun 2017 84,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

air intake pipe broken

bonnet has slight movement in latch

exhaust det

Pass 13 Jun 2016 75,709 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

remove sat nav from drivers view

undrtrays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2016 75,709 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

remove sat nav from drivers view

undrtrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 68,202 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,130 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 67,130 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,144 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 63,107 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 63,107 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 60,811 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres lightly perished

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge,sidewall lightly damaged an close to the legal limit.

Fail 3 May 2011 60,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres lightly perished

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge,sidewall lightly damaged an close to the legal limit.

Pass 4 May 2010 58,598 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,910 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 55,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,661 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2008 52,660 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2007 48,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2006 42,232 miles

FRONT TO REAR BELLY PAN FITTED UNABLE TO ASSESS ALL ITEMS

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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T408 HTX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T408 HTX, 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 T408 HTX registered?

T408 HTX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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