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T586 MLE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,044 mi
Last recorded69,044 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT586 MLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 69,044 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 69,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 61,599 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,286 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 58,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 54,310 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 54,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 54,282 miles

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

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

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

Both front wipers smearing when tested

Both rear coil springs look different!!

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside mirror trim loose

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

Offside rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside rear tyre loosing shape recommend new tyre

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

SRS / BAS / ABS / ESP Warning lights came on and went off during test for no reason recommend having checked as this maybe dangerous!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,465 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,128 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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T586 MLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T586 MLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T586 MLE registered?

T586 MLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T586 MLE safe to buy?

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