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T62 CSS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

66,128 mi
Last recorded66,128 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT62 CSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 66,128 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 66,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 64,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 64,611 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 63,780 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 63,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire under covers (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 63,025 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 63,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,887 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 61,885 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,052 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 61,017 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,404 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 60,404 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,861 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,161 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,259 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,343 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 55,858 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 54,432 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 54,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 52,992 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 52,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 48,862 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,735 miles

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

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

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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T62 CSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 T62 CSS, 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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T62 CSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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