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T585 NLH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,630 mi
Last recorded72,630 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT585 NLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 72,630 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust section damaged

rear exhaust pipe mounting broken but system still secure.

Fail 11 Apr 2018 72,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near-side door mirror damaged.

rear exhaust pipe mounting broken but system still secure.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm / low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm/ low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads 3/4 worn

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 23 Mar 2017 63,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm / low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm/ low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads 3/4 worn

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 4 Mar 2016 51,939 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 4 Mar 2016 51,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2013 42,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,278 miles

both front brake flexy hoses perishing

slight play in steering column

Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,003 miles

play in steering column

Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,534 miles

both front brake flexy hoses cracking

slight play in steering column

Pass 16 Jul 2008 36,307 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,630 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 32,579 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 29,831 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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T585 NLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T585 NLH, 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 T585 NLH registered?

T585 NLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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