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T642 LRN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,823 mi
Last recorded94,823 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT642 LRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 94,823 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

aux drive is noise

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,810 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front wipers don't park in the park position.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear mud flap loose

Rear exhaust bracket broken, centre exhaust deteriorated.

Wiper blades deteriorated

small cut off side rear tyre but not through to the cords.

Fail 7 Oct 2016 89,810 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front wipers don't park in the park position.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear mud flap loose

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken, centre exhaust deteriorated.

Wiper blades deteriorated

small cut off side rear tyre but not through to the cords.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 86,624 miles

Centre Rear exhaust system deteriorated, rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished, worn on outer edge, close to wear stops (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished, worn on outer edge. close to wear stops (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear door handle needs attention. (opened time of test )

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge. close to wear stops (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2015 86,624 miles

Centre Rear exhaust system deteriorated, rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished, worn on outer edge, close to wear stops (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished, worn on outer edge. close to wear stops (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear door handle needs attention. (opened time of test )

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge. close to wear stops (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,321 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise rear exhaust box rusty

advise tyres perished

Pass 2 Oct 2013 77,683 miles

advise rear exhaust box

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,396 miles

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

advise windscreen wipers self park adjustment needed

Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,656 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 61,656 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot does not open

Pass 6 Jun 2008 57,302 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 50,782 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 50,780 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,925 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 42,919 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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T642 LRN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T642 LRN, 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 T642 LRN registered?

T642 LRN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T642 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T642 LRN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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