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T729 CRF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

44,621 mi
Last recorded44,621 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT729 CRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 44,621 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner sils corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2020 43,287 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 43,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 41,741 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 40,001 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 38,219 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Nov 2016 36,545 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 34,396 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,387 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 34,387 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 32,258 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 32,258 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,826 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,302 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 31,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre appears low in pressure?

Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,980 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 29,116 miles

n/s rear door damaged,o/s rear lower spring cup missing??

Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,260 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,018 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r & o/s/r to front metal brake pipe cannot been checked becouse cover up

rear wiper u/s

Fail 5 Mar 2008 27,013 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r & o/s/r to front metal brake pipe cannot been checked becouse cover up

rear wiper u/s

Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,811 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,535 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 24,535 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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T729 CRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T729 CRF, 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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T729 CRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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