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T721 MCA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,591 mi
Last recorded57,591 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT721 MCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2016 57,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub-frame (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal, wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

bonnet handle broken but able to open and secure bonnet by other means.

Pass 31 Jan 2015 49,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 47,017 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre perished

Rear silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 47,017 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre perished

Rear silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2013 40,460 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,460 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 35,136 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 35,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,499 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,015 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,137 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,050 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 30,723 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,321 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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T721 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T721 MCA, 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 T721 MCA registered?

T721 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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