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T569 LGW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,944 mi
Last recorded85,944 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT569 LGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 85,944 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 85,863 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 81,353 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,607 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 78,607 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working 239 (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 74,439 miles

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

Nearside Front cuts in tyre no cords showing 195 50 15

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,232 miles

Front Both tyres cracking.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper light smear.

Hazard lights continually operated prior to test.

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

Nearside rear seat belt buckle cracked.

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,351 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 66,351 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 62,465 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2012 56,654 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,046 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,354 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,899 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 44,899 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,823 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 42,823 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 38,510 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 34,288 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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T569 LGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T569 LGW, 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 T569 LGW registered?

T569 LGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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