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T652 TNO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,522 mi
Last recorded187,522 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT652 TNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 187,522 miles

column play

engine noisy,wiper mechanism worn

hazard switch sticking/poor

number plate lights dim,rear plate deteriorated

o/s/f bottom balljoint play

subframes,exhaust-corrosion

unable to assess prior repairs due to sealant

unable to assess some areas due to covers

upper stoplamp inop,h/lamp poor pattern,refer also prior fail/advise

Fail 21 Dec 2016 187,518 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges bald (4.1.E.1)

column play

engine noisy,wiper mechanism worn

hazard switch sticking/poor

number plate lights dim,rear plate deteriorated

o/s/f bottom balljoint play,unable to properly assess due to track rod

o/s/f track rod end play

subframes,exhaust-corrosion

unable to assess prior repairs due to sealant

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 4 Jan 2016 173,414 miles

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

both front head light patton poor

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

steering play/lost motion

unable to properly assess some items/areas due to covers

Fail 2 Jan 2016 173,414 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill behind covers (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill behind covers (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

steering play/lost motion

unable to properly assess some items/areas due to covers

upper stoplamp inop,n/s h/lamp yellow tint.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 156,631 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 141,341 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 141,300 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 127,572 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 127,543 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 109,824 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 94,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 84,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front discs rusty on braking surface

nail n/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2010 84,364 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front discs rusty on braking surface

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 May 2008 78,319 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 78,319 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2007 63,059 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 51,337 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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T652 TNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 T652 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 T652 TNO registered?

T652 TNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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