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T721 SPA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,833 mi
Last recorded87,833 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,833 miles

Front Registration plate damaged.

Nearside Rear Exhaust bracket fractured.

Offside Front Washer inoperative, nearside providing enough to clear screen.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 87,833 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Most bulbs inoperative. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides due to deteriorated lenses. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate damaged.

Nearside Rear Exhaust bracket fractured.

Offside Front Washer inoperative, nearside providing enough to clear screen.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2018 85,556 miles

PLASTICS COVERING UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RESTRICTING INSPECTION OF FUEL AND BRAKE LINES

Pass 13 Jan 2017 83,176 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 83,169 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 81,643 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Jan 2016 816,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2014 78,866 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,566 miles

BOTH FRONT SIDE REPETERS ARE PALE

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE LIFTING ON INNER EDGES

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

STRONG ADVISE :FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN TO LIMITS !!!!!

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 11 Jan 2014 75,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT SIDE REPETERS ARE PALE

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE LIFTING ON INNER EDGES

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

STRONG ADVISE :FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN TO LIMITS !!!!!

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 14 Jan 2013 72,265 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,951 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,133 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 54,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SMALL CUT NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,264 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 48,066 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 48,066 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 42,993 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 38,919 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 SPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T721 SPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T721 SPA registered?

T721 SPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is T721 SPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T721 SPA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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