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T65 UAS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,385 mi
Last recorded122,385 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT65 UAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2011 122,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 120,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

parking brake travels high,but maintains reserve travel.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 120,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 116,971 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 116,971 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 111,401 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 83,040 miles

ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES AT REAR CORRODED [REPLACE IN NEAR FUTURE]

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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T65 UAS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T65 UAS, 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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T65 UAS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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