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T558 PAG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,279 mi
Last recorded108,279 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT558 PAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 108,279 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 108,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom suspension arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Rear handbrake lever has excessive travel

Pass 4 Apr 2017 103,604 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 103,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 95,182 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 flexi hoses cracked slightly (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre misshaped on inner edge

fuel pipes corroded heavily

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 95,128 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 flexi hoses cracked slightly (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre misshaped on inner edge

fuel pipes corroded heavily

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 84,967 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 74,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,781 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,091 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,504 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 58,504 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,541 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 55,541 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,944 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 49,329 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 46,242 miles

rear silencer coroded

Fail 3 Apr 2006 46,242 miles

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

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

rear silecer coroding

Pass 5 Jul 2005 46,182 miles

some corrosion & pitting on o/s/r brake pipe, advise further check with under tray removed/replace.

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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T558 PAG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T558 PAG, 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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T558 PAG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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