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T518 XSG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,634 mi
Last recorded96,634 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT518 XSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2020 96,634 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 92,815 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 92,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 91,352 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 91,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing BOLT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing BOLT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,153 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 90,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 88,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Temp: repair to O/S Headlamp & Lens cracked

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2016 88,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Temp: repair to O/S Headlamp & Lens cracked

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 86,759 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 86,582 miles

All indicator bulbs slightly discoloured.

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre cracked.

Oil leak

Slight movement on offside headlamp unit.

steering universal joint noisy.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 85,723 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 84,469 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 80,922 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 80,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2007 77,511 miles

Advise,rear centre brake light partially working,centre box corroded,n\s\f tyre nail,n\s\f tyre cracking,o\s\f shock absorber damp.

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2007 77,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Advise,rear centre brake light partially working,centre box corroded,n\s\f tyre nail,n\s\f tyre cracking,o\s\f shock absorber damp.

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2006 72,855 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 72,855 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

center exhaust section corroding

slight transmission fluid leak

windscreen obstuction zone B

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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T518 XSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T518 XSG, 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 T518 XSG registered?

T518 XSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T518 XSG shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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