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T698 MLD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,067 mi
Last recorded70,067 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT698 MLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 70,067 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,827 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,189 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 64,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,631 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,248 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 56,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 51,080 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,264 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,234 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 37,874 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 33,224 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 33,224 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 29,187 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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T698 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 T698 MLD, 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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T698 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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