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T440 UAY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,072 mi
Last recorded84,072 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT440 UAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 84,072 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 80,456 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,376 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2015 69,613 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 63,680 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 63,679 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,130 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2013 57,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 53,481 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 49,249 miles

Inner edge of nearside rear tyre has some flat spots

Pass 20 Oct 2010 45,459 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 45,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,970 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 37,612 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2008 37,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated cut on inner sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,955 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,178 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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T440 UAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 T440 UAY, 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 T440 UAY registered?

T440 UAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T440 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T440 UAY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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