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T590 FNN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,645 mi
Last recorded126,645 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT590 FNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 126,645 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 121,158 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 115,379 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 107,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r brake hose retaining clip missing but still secure in its housing

rear exhaust silencer box slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2014 107,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r brake hose retaining clip missing but still secure in its housing

rear exhaust silencer box slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2013 103,365 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 103,365 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 98,631 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 93,576 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 88,887 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 88,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 May 2009 83,283 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 76,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 76,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 67,428 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 67,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T590 FNN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T590 FNN, 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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T590 FNN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T590 FNN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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