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T45 YAX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,779 mi
Last recorded77,779 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT45 YAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,779 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 74,167 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 69,077 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 69,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 66,517 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 66,517 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2009 62,707 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 62,705 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,606 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2008 58,604 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2007 53,358 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2006 48,215 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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T45 YAX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T45 YAX, 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 T45 YAX registered?

T45 YAX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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