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T648 MLC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,382 mi
Last recorded42,382 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT648 MLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 42,382 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 42,382 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 41,036 miles

rear exhaust section corroded around band.

Fail 15 Jan 2018 41,036 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

rear exhaust section corroded around band.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 39,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 39,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 39,151 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 39,151 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 38,243 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 38,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,358 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,351 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 36,351 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 35,226 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,226 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,943 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,567 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 32,563 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F Anti roll bar link dust cover split

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,197 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,343 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 27,185 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 MLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 T648 MLC, 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 MLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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