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T712 DGP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,306 mi
Last recorded93,306 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT712 DGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 93,306 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 87,955 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 82,009 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 78,202 miles

Both headlight lens's deteriorating

Nearside front beam image poor

Nearside front road wheel inner bead rim slight distorted

Nearside front tyre tread low

Offside front lower suspension arm front bush perishing

Offside front outer CV gaiter split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,113 miles

Nearside sill cover damaged

Offside front seat belt webbing damaged but not weakened

Fail 28 Feb 2014 71,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside sill cover damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside headlamp beam image poor

nearside rear tyre perrishing close to excessive

Pass 14 Feb 2012 56,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre silencer corroded

nearside outer sill trim/cover damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2012 56,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

centre silencer corroded

nearside outer sill trim/cover damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,223 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,914 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 45,176 miles

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

exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 21 Feb 2007 41,678 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 38,645 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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T712 DGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T712 DGP, 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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T712 DGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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