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T716 SPB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,583 mi
Last recorded111,583 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT716 SPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 111,583 miles

front wipers are worn

Fail 21 Sep 2017 111,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front wipers are worn

Pass 16 Sep 2016 105,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 105,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,032 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 99,032 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,255 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 93,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,519 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 79,518 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 76,168 miles

Engine very niosy whining noise from alternator area

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside headlight slightly deteriated and slightly affecting beam image and light output

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted and out of shape

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Unable to see nearside rear metal brake pipe due to plastic covers

Fail 30 Dec 2011 76,168 miles

Engine very niosy whining noise from alternator area

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside headlight slightly deteriated and slightly affecting beam image and light output

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted and out of shape

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Unable to see nearside rear metal brake pipe due to plastic covers

Pass 22 Nov 2010 74,184 miles

Engine noisy when running noise comming from auxilary drive belt area

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear metal brake pipe to flexible brake hose slightly corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 74,184 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine noisy when running noise comming from auxilary drive belt area

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear metal brake pipe to flexible brake hose slightly corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2009 65,698 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 61,925 miles

Both front tyres near wear bars

Pass 14 May 2007 56,079 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 51,862 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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T716 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 T716 SPB, 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 SPB registered?

T716 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 July 1999.

Is T716 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T716 SPB 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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