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T59 LEL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT59 LEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022
Fail 25 Apr 2022

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 53,867 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 53,867 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 51,989 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 51,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,412 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 50,412 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 48,506 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 48,506 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured the spring support has broken // (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 47,093 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,653 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,204 miles

all tyres cracking/perished

exhaust corroded

under body corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,440 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,580 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,217 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,784 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 27,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,804 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 22,727 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 21,496 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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T59 LEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T59 LEL, 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 T59 LEL registered?

T59 LEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T59 LEL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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