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T560 HWN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,533 mi
Last recorded98,533 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT560 HWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 98,533 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

slight knock when rocking steering wheel.

Fail 10 May 2010 98,533 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

slight knock when rocking steering wheel.

Pass 11 May 2009 93,582 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 88,433 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 88,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

n/s rear outer seat belt cover missing but can still function

Pass 23 May 2007 77,331 miles
Fail 18 May 2007

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 68,595 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 68,595 miles

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

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

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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T560 HWN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T560 HWN, 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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T560 HWN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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