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T716 MLF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,503 mi
Last recorded116,503 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT716 MLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 116,503 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside mirror is missing.

Offside rear light/brake lens are incomplete.

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

Screw screwed into the exhaust system.

Fail 2 Dec 2010

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside mirror is missing.

Offside rear light/brake lens are incomplete.

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

Screw screwed into the exhaust system.

Fail 9 Jul 2009 91,793 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

clonk from steering!

Pass 9 Jul 2009 91,793 miles

clonk from steering!

Pass 8 Aug 2008 82,260 miles

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

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

rear tyres are just starting to go out of shape!

Fail 8 Aug 2008 82,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres are just starting to go out of shape!

Fail 2 Aug 2007 75,298 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 75,298 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 67,429 miles

Drivers wiper blade is starting to split!

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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T716 MLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T716 MLF, 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 T716 MLF registered?

T716 MLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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