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T729 NLD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,740 mi
Last recorded86,740 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT729 NLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 86,740 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 86,740 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 78,623 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 76,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2017 76,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2017 76,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 8.67%CO (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect ***no dip beam pattern/obscure image*** (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 73,678 miles

Offside front Tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 23 Jun 2016 73,643 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front Tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015 70,046 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 66,755 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 66,748 miles

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

OSF tyre wearing outter edge

OSR tyre cracking excessively

Pass 8 Jun 2013 63,440 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 63,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 59,815 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 59,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,480 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres cracking outer edges

n/s/rear tyre has cracks on outer edge

Fail 14 Jun 2011 56,480 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres cracking outer edges

n/s/rear tyre has cracks on outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,018 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,042 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,804 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 41,664 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 41,664 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 37,555 miles

near/side/front tyre outter edge wearing

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 NLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 T729 NLD, 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 NLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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