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T665 GON

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,263 mi
Last recorded115,263 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT665 GON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2018 115,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam main beam switch faulty (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit see smoke print out (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective no seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength unable to mark with chalk due to location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation excessive foot brake travel on rear service brake (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear lower suspension damper bush deteriorated

nearside wing mirror glass missing

offside front suspension arm front mounting bolt head has broken off and bolt held in place with a weld

offside headlight slightly insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,443 miles

full underbody plastic covers fitted obscuring view to underbody and suspension units

Fail 8 May 2017 104,432 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete fram (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

suspension

Fail 4 Aug 2015 89,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

suspension

Fail 22 Jul 2014 78,508 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 78,508 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,107 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust cowling deteriated

Fail 30 Jul 2013 77,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust cowling deteriated

offside rear coil spring has very small piece missing but secure

Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,588 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,362 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the outside edge but still in the limit.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 69,551 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 66,661 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 66,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,063 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 64,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 61,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 61,250 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,462 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 53,072 miles

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

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

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

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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T665 GON is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T665 GON, 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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T665 GON is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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