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T646 DUY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

102,116 mi
Last recorded102,116 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT646 DUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 102,116 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 102,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 95,098 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 95,065 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2013 88,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,516 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 88,071 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2012 88,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 86,965 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Second hand rear shock absorbers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2011 86,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 82,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 82,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2009 75,782 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

knock on steering - no excessive play

play in o/s rack arm

underbody covers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2009 75,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

knock on steering - no excessive play

play in o/s rack arm

underbody covers fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2009 75,743 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2008

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight cracking to r/n/s tyre

slight play in rack on o/s

Fail 29 May 2008

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight cracking to r/n/s tyre

slight play in rack on o/s

Pass 13 Jun 2007 63,032 miles

both front tyres close to legal tread depth limit

n/s/r tyre close to legal tread depth limit

slight play in steering column/rack and pinion

Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,522 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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T646 DUY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 T646 DUY, 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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T646 DUY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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