MOT Status
ValidMileage
72,698 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on suspension arms STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on suspension arms STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside non-obligatory mirror missing
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside non-obligatory mirror missing
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre side wall damaged
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre side wall damaged
both wipers split
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T56 GKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 T56 GKN, 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 T56 GKN registered?
T56 GKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 August 1999.
Is T56 GKN safe to buy?
The MOT history for T56 GKN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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