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T648 DGU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,567 mi
Last recorded86,567 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT648 DGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 86,567 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low inner

n/s/r lamp damaged

slight free play detected at steering wheel

slight notch noise detected at steering wheel

Fail 30 Sep 2017 86,567 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low inner

n/s/r lamp damaged

slight free play detected at steering wheel

slight notch noise detected at steering wheel

Pass 24 Sep 2016 82,621 miles

earth strap broken on sump

n/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2016 82,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

earth strap broken on sump

n/s/r brake lines corroded

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,300 miles

rear wiper blade incorrect size

Fail 1 Oct 2015 79,300 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear wiper blade incorrect size

Pass 5 Apr 2014 72,185 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 72,185 miles

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

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 66,888 miles

nearside rear brake piping corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2013 66,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake piping corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2012 61,950 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 61,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

off side front tyre punture

Pass 26 Mar 2011 56,728 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 56,724 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,441 miles

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

both front brake flexy hoses cracking on outer casings

nearside rear lamp damaged

nearside rear tyre has three nails in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,604 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,005 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 37,621 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 31,557 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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T648 DGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T648 DGU, 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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T648 DGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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