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T58 ELM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,419 mi
Last recorded137,419 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT58 ELM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 137,419 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 137,419 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 132,778 miles

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

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

nearside rear coil spring has part top ring missing but spring is still in position

Pass 19 Oct 2011 130,078 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 128,570 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Jul 2009 124,578 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 124,499 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 117,310 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 117,310 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 102,819 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 102,819 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 21 Jun 2006 90,826 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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T58 ELM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T58 ELM, 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 T58 ELM registered?

T58 ELM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 August 1999.

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The MOT history for T58 ELM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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