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T549 FUA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

123,676 mi
Last recorded123,676 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT549 FUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 123,676 miles

front number plate weak

nsr metal brake pipe weak

nsr tyre worn unevenly

osr tyre low on tread

Fail 14 Mar 2013 123,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front number plate weak

nsr metal brake pipe weak

nsr tyre worn unevenly

osr tyre low on tread

Pass 12 Mar 2012 109,321 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 109,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 101,723 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 101,723 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 86,569 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 86,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 75,924 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 75,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 68,059 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 68,057 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 58,802 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 58,802 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 51,276 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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T549 FUA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T549 FUA, 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 T549 FUA registered?

T549 FUA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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