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T725 VHO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,634 mi
Last recorded98,634 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT725 VHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 98,634 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 98,632 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 92,349 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 92,349 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 87,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sill panel cover by plastic rim

Fail 9 May 2014 87,147 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sill panel cover by plastic rim

Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,998 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear coil spring rubber missing

Fail 23 Apr 2013 79,998 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear coil spring rubber missing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 73,990 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have cracks in the sidewalls

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r lower coil spring rubber mounting locating cups have corroded away laving the n/s/r spring correctly located but with no rubber mount causing the spring to bang slightly o/s/r rubber only just in place

Fail 16 Apr 2012 73,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have cracks in the sidewalls

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r lower coil spring rubber mounting locating cups have corroded away laving the n/s/r spring correctly located but with no rubber mount causing the spring to bang slightly o/s/r rubber only just in place

Pass 5 May 2011 68,020 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 68,020 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 67,802 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,489 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 56,489 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear sring seating plates corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2008 49,693 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

steering column coupling is hidden by rubber gaiter but appears to have slight wear.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,046 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 40,258 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 40,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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T725 VHO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 T725 VHO, 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 T725 VHO registered?

T725 VHO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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