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T726 NPU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,181 mi
Last recorded80,181 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT726 NPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 80,181 miles

all 4x tyres cracking

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 80,181 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

all 4x tyres cracking

both side repeaters and n/s/f indicators faded

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 77,225 miles

o/s/r tyre deteriated

rear exhaust corroded

wipers starting to smear

Fail 19 Aug 2014 77,225 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre deteriated

rear exhaust corroded

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Aug 2013 74,448 miles

2x bulbs innop in high level stop light

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2012 70,834 miles

2x bulbs inop in high level brake light

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

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

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

both front tyres worn 3.5mm

Pass 2 Jul 2012 70,834 miles

2x bulbs inop in high level brake light

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

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

both front tyres worn 3.5mm

Pass 15 Jun 2011 66,999 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 66,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,103 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,626 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 53,626 miles

Nearside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,667 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,032 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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T726 NPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T726 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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T726 NPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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