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T587 DLO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,082 mi
Last recorded89,082 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT587 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 89,082 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2015 89,082 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 83,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 13 Jun 2014 83,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Nov 2012 78,793 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

intermeadiate and rear section corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2012 78,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

intermeadiate and rear section corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 70,513 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f/ o/s/f/ ener and outer side wall groved poss run flat not showing ply

Fail 1 Dec 2011 70,513 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f/ o/s/f/ ener and outer side wall groved poss run flat not showing ply

Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,931 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 64,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 625,675 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 62,675 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 59,830 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 59,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 56,770 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and splitting in tread depth

unable to properly check under vehicle plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2006 54,052 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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T587 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 T587 DLO, 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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T587 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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