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T443 GNV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,461 mi
Last recorded150,461 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT443 GNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 150,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 142,285 miles

Front Number plate cracked.

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

oil leak underside.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 142,285 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Number plate cracked.

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

oil leak underside.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 137,652 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 133,245 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2013 129,527 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2012 127,541 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 127,541 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 125,720 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 121,683 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 121,683 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 117,422 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 113,773 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 113,773 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 106,204 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 106,202 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 97,338 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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T443 GNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T443 GNV, 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 T443 GNV registered?

T443 GNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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