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T509 AWW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,416 mi
Last recorded73,416 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT509 AWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2018 73,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cil (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cil (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cil (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,565 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 72,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 72,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs, esp and bas lights on dash (3.4.1c)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated nsf and osf wheel arches (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too far to the right nsf (1.8)

Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function nsf and osf (2.7.2a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsr (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions nsf (4.1.D.1f)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating osf (3.7.B.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded osf wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nsr and osr (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsf subframe, where front lower arm is mounted (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr inner sill hole Note: cannot measure distance to suspension mounting due to undertrays (2.4.A.3)

all road wheels corroded, osr worst

coil spring corroded nsf and osf (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsf (3.7.B.3)

nsf and osf indicators slightly discoloured

osr brakes slight bind

osr tyre low air pressure, 2 nails 1 in irrepairable location

steering column universal joint slight play

undertrays

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,084 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,237 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 69,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,936 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 68,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 68,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,513 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 67,237 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,473 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 63,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,981 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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T509 AWW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T509 AWW, 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 T509 AWW registered?

T509 AWW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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