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T638 TNO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,200 mi
Last recorded122,200 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT638 TNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 122,200 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 111,258 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 104,978 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 104,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Both O/S, and N/S/R Rims are slightly distorted

Engine has major oil leak

Exhaust centre section, outer skin has deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2008 100,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advis both front flexs

Pass 1 Sep 2008 100,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advis both front flexs

Pass 5 Sep 2007 94,146 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 94,146 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 86,978 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 77,964 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 TNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T638 TNO, 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 TNO registered?

T638 TNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T638 TNO safe to buy?

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