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T687 MWX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,863 mi
Last recorded86,863 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT687 MWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 86,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front cv boot leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from streeing box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 83,148 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front cv boot slightly leaking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear break matel pipes very risky (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 81,839 miles

Central Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn & upper column bearing mount (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 80,521 miles

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Central Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn notchy movement / worn assembly joints (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2016 79,319 miles

Central Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn notchy / worn / end play (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 77,957 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 77,941 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 72,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 72,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,955 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 64,183 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,183 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 60,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 60,050 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 50,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front side lights dim

engine oil level low

Pass 18 Sep 2010 50,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front side lights dim

engine oil level low

Fail 9 Oct 2009 51,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 48,448 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,656 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,109 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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T687 MWX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T687 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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T687 MWX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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