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T416 AJM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,318 mi
Last recorded91,318 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT416 AJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,318 miles

Both rear brake metal pipes corroded slightly

Fail 25 Sep 2015 91,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear brake metal pipes corroded slightly

Osf brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Sep 2014 87,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2013 84,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre is feathered

Fail 22 Jul 2013 84,211 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre is feathered

Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,473 miles

2x Nails in N/S/Rear tyre and misshapen

O/S/Rear tyre misshapen and slightly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,221 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,990 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2009 58,119 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2009 58,095 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,040 miles

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

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

Vehicle has extensive plastic undershielding, preventing some items from being fully tested

Fail 1 Apr 2008 52,039 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle has extensive plastic undershielding, preventing some items from being fully tested

Pass 23 Dec 2005 50,994 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 50,994 miles

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

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

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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T416 AJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T416 AJM, 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 T416 AJM registered?

T416 AJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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