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T431 EOB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,192 mi
Last recorded70,192 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT431 EOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 70,192 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,185 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 64,177 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,788 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 60,788 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 56,075 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 50,488 miles

ABS buzzing when nearside front brake applied

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

nearside front indicator pale

offside front wishbone,front bush splitting

offside wiper poor performance

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Oct 2011 50,389 miles

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

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

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

ABS buzzing when nearside front brake applied

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

exhaust back box heavily corroded

nearside front indicator pale

offside front wishbone,front bush splitting

offside wiper poor performance

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2010 46,807 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,757 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 34,757 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 31,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,019 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,662 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 21,148 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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T431 EOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T431 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 T431 EOB registered?

T431 EOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T431 EOB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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