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T428 CSS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT428 CSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing not fastening (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box / cat (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front bush and arm rotten (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working on both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension arm recess for mounting arm in (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point corroded away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2019

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 122,339 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018

Front Registration plate inscription illegible likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous condition (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 116,740 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 110,810 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 110,808 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 105,462 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 99,804 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 4 Sep 2014 99,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 2 Sep 2013 95,994 miles

front subframe undersealed

Fail 2 Sep 2013 95,994 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front subframe undersealed

Fail 10 Jul 2013 95,962 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 95,342 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 94,296 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 93,357 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 92,533 miles

front and rear tyres getting perished and split

front wiper blades split

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2009 92,441 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear tyres sliting

Fail 23 Feb 2009 92,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres spliting .

Fail 14 Jul 2008 92,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 91,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 91,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 85,278 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 72,557 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 72,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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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T428 CSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 T428 CSS, 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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T428 CSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 May 1999.

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