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T471 TPU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

106,763 mi
Last recorded106,763 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT471 TPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2015 106,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 101,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroded away

plastic outer sills fittied

silencer detiorated outer casing corroded away around strap

Fail 26 Aug 2014 101,873 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroded away

plastic outer sills fittied

silencer detiorated outer casing corroded away around strap

Pass 20 Aug 2013 96,363 miles

O/s/f has play in the steering rack end

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 90,428 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 90,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/s/r tyre perished on sidewalls

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 83,355 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,722 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 81,722 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 81,441 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light illuminated, covers fitted along both sills, floors underneath engine and rear suspension.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play both steering rack arms, slight imbalance rear footbrake, front tyres and n/s/r wearing on egesboth number plates slightly deteriorated.

Steering universal joint slight play and steering system knocks.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 77,297 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise pad check with wheels removed

brake fluid level low

front wipers in poor condition

nearside front wheel inner rim damage

rear wiper split

sill covers fitted & large under trays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2009 77,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise pad check with wheels removed

brake fluid level low

front wipers in poor condition

nearside front wheel inner rim damage

rear wiper split

sill covers fitted & large under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2008 59,240 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 56,768 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 56,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

not all rear seats fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,515 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 47,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T471 TPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 T471 TPU, 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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T471 TPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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