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T498 DGD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,128 mi
Last recorded82,128 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT498 DGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2017 82,128 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings doorstep (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 74,923 miles

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately pipes under bonnet not taking there original route (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe repaired and seam welded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 74,923 miles

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately pipes under bonnet not taking there original route (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe repaired and seam welded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 74,910 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect cloudy headlamp lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,052 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2015 66,052 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

uneven wear in the nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2014 51,561 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 44,590 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,091 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,765 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 42,765 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,254 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,528 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,858 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

all four tyres cracking on side walls and inbetween treads

Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 34,547 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,547 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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T498 DGD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T498 DGD, 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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T498 DGD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 April 1999.

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