MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,539 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
play and knock in steering rack
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
battery flat
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
play and knock in steering rack
rear nearside brake slight binding 23% imbalance
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
n/r tyre side wall cut
steering column noise
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
n/r tyre side wall cut
steering column noise
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T509 XAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 XAA, 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 XAA registered?
T509 XAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 June 1999.
Is T509 XAA safe to buy?
The MOT history for T509 XAA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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