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T436 CSS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

68,144 mi
Last recorded68,144 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT436 CSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2015 68,144 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

centre exhust deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2014 65,315 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 65,309 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 63,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear no. plate

Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,467 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 59,467 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 59,450 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,306 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 55,306 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 47,478 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 47,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,919 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,307 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 32,157 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 28,141 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 28,007 miles

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

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

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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T436 CSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T436 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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T436 CSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T436 CSS shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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