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T586 DNH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,256 mi
Last recorded147,256 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT586 DNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 147,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 147,256 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 145,759 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded away

smell of diesel from under the bonnet suspect possible leak advise further investigation

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 19 May 2012 139,775 miles

engine noisy

exhaust in poor condition

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded - just acceptable

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 May 2012 139,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

engine noisy

exhaust in poor condition

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded - just acceptable

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 128,714 miles

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

both rear lower coil spring cups corroded - making coil spring seating positions slightly poor

n/s/f wheel slightly distorted

n/s/r and both front brake pipes corroded

temp repair to n/s headlamp adjuster

various underbody covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2011 128,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear lower coil spring cups corroded - making coil spring seating positions slightly poor

n/s/f wheel slightly distorted

n/s/r and both front brake pipes corroded

various underbody covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2010 8,800 miles

Abnormal wear to O/S/R tyre inner edge

Engine undertrays fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic sill trims fitted

Washer jet aims poor

Pass 9 May 2009 113,173 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 113,173 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 99,897 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in rear tyre

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)

Fail 6 May 2008 99,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in rear tyre

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 98,858 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 98,858 miles

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

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

Knock on steering but nothing obvious found poss a universal joint.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 82,123 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 82,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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T586 DNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T586 DNH, 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 T586 DNH registered?

T586 DNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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