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T521 MLD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,251 mi
Last recorded79,251 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT521 MLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 79,251 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 76,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 74,156 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 131,335 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 121,036 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 121,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 108,551 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 108,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 96,607 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 96,607 miles

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

Rear tyres badly worn on inner edges and require changing

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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T521 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T521 MLD, 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 T521 MLD registered?

T521 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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