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T659 MWX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,746 mi
Last recorded93,746 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT659 MWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 93,746 miles

2 x rear metal brake pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 89,635 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre (UNREPAIRABLE)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 87,999 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 85,315 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 85,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 78,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 78,646 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 76,173 miles

Off side front metal brake pipe is corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2012 76,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Front and rear of vehicle is damaged

Off side front metal brake pipe is corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2011 67,539 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 59,893 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 59,893 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,562 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 51,498 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 48,353 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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T659 MWX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T659 MWX, 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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T659 MWX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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