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T721 NPU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,019 mi
Last recorded101,019 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT721 NPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 101,019 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both number plates deteriorated

corrosion on front subframe

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe to cylinder

corrosion on offside front brake pipe to hose

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly, on limit and cut on sidewall

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight blow from centre section of exhaust

Fail 29 Jul 2014 101,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both number plates deteriorated

corrosion on front subframe

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe to cylinder

corrosion on offside front brake pipe to hose

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly, on limit and cut on sidewall

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight blow from centre section of exhaust

Pass 3 Aug 2013 90,944 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both number plates deteriorated

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe to cylinder

corrosion on offside front brake pipe to flex

offside front suspension arm forward bush deteriorated

offside front tyre on wear limit

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight judder on front brakes

slight weeping on both front shock absorbers

Pass 8 Aug 2012 83,506 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both number plates deterioated

offside front arm forward bush deterioated near limit

offside front tyre low on inner edge

roughness both front top mount bearings

side skirts fitted

wear offside rear radius arm

Fail 3 Aug 2012 83,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both number plates deterioated

nearside front hose deterioated near limit

offside front arm forward bush deterioated near limit

offside front tyre low on inner edge

roughness both front top mount bearings

side skirts fitted

wear offside rear radius arm

Pass 12 Mar 2012 80,520 miles

offside front tyre approaching

Fail 12 Mar 2012 80,520 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

offside front tyre approaching

offside front tyre approaching

Pass 11 Feb 2011 78,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 78,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 76,848 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 65,972 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape and cracking on tread

Fail 20 Sep 2008 65,830 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres out of shape and cracking on tread

Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,727 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 NPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T721 NPU, 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 NPU registered?

T721 NPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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