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T418 VEU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,802 mi
Last recorded65,802 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT418 VEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 65,802 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres badly perished

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Jun 2011 56,377 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres badly perished

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 49,285 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 49,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,420 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 45,420 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 43,290 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 43,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 41,254 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 41,254 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,355 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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T418 VEU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T418 VEU, 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 T418 VEU registered?

T418 VEU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T418 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T418 VEU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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