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T580 MGW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,462 mi
Last recorded145,462 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT580 MGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 145,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 145,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 142,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 142,995 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 139,859 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside & offside rear brake pipes slightly rusted

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2019 139,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside & offside rear brake pipes slightly rusted

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2018 135,570 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2018 135,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2017 125,863 miles

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 123,895 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides strongly advise replace (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 121,585 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 121,585 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 118,306 miles

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

o/s rear tyre wearing slightly

Fail 14 Feb 2014 118,306 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s rear tyre wearing slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2013 114,677 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 114,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2012 111,430 miles

rear no plate deteriorating

wipers deteriorating

Pass 10 Feb 2011 106,322 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Jan 2010 101,191 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 101,191 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both no plates deteriorating

Pass 12 Feb 2009 96,249 miles

rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Feb 2009 96,249 miles

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

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

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

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 31 Jan 2008 92,032 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 92,032 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 87,655 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

N/S and O/S Front tyres outer wall damaged/cracks not exposing cords

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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T580 MGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T580 MGW, 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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T580 MGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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