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T638 LOE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,755 mi
Last recorded135,755 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT638 LOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 135,755 miles

Noise from n/s/f suspension area

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 21 Jan 2014 135,729 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Noise from n/s/f suspension area

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 23 Jan 2013 129,055 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box outer casing corroded

offside rear light lense slighty damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2013 129,051 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

back box outer casing corroded

offside rear light lense slighty damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2012 122,399 miles

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

Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

near side rear light lens cracked

Fail 10 Jan 2012 122,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

near side rear light lens cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2010 111,395 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 109,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 109,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 99,716 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 99,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 89,976 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner wall has a cut (no cords showing)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 70,857 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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T638 LOE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T638 LOE, 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 T638 LOE registered?

T638 LOE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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