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T430 EOB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,642 mi
Last recorded81,642 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT430 EOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,642 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 81,640 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 75,845 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 75,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,773 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 70,906 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 70,906 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 69,913 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 68,758 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 68,756 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 67,600 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s front brake discs & pads appear very worn advise further inspection.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 61,683 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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T430 EOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T430 EOB, 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 T430 EOB registered?

T430 EOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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