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T45 EAE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,347 mi
Last recorded96,347 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT45 EAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 96,347 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 93,093 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 89,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,795 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 84,795 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 81,692 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2008 76,996 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 71,160 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 71,160 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 66,109 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 66,109 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 59,536 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 59,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T45 EAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T45 EAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T45 EAE?

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What year was T45 EAE registered?

T45 EAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is T45 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T45 EAE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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