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T696 WDL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,844 mi
Last recorded101,844 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT696 WDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 101,844 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2016 101,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 92,997 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

foot brake travel long

front shockers soft

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 84,291 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 84,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,357 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear road spring doesn't appear to be seated correctly

nearside rear tyre badly perished (replacement recommended)

offside rear tyre perishing

wipers judder on screen

Fail 4 Nov 2013 73,315 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear road spring doesn't appear to be seated correctly

nearside rear tyre badly perished (replacement recommended)

offside rear tyre perishing

wipers judder on screen

Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,124 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,234 miles

both brake hoses slightly perished

nearside rear tyre starting to crack out outer edge

offside front tyre outerwall slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,955 miles

nearside rear tyre is perished

Fail 15 Oct 2010 53,955 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is perished

Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,047 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,751 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 33,751 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 24,480 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 24,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2006 14,690 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 13,029 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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T696 WDL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T696 WDL, 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 T696 WDL registered?

T696 WDL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T696 WDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T696 WDL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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