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T462 NLB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,544 mi
Last recorded88,544 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT462 NLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 88,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 87,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in very poor condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play to both front front wheels

signs of corrsion to both rear inner sills

Pass 22 Nov 2016 84,139 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 80,423 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 74,623 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres are perrished

rear tyres are perrished

Pass 20 Dec 2013 68,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside frot tyre perished

Pass 7 Dec 2012 61,097 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 61,097 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 61,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 61,077 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,251 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 57,251 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,698 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 56,698 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 56,080 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 53,646 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 50,427 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 50,427 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,416 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 44,431 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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T462 NLB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T462 NLB, 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 T462 NLB registered?

T462 NLB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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