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T730 ROU

1999 Mercedes A Class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,482 mi
Last recorded133,482 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes A Class81,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT730 ROU
MakeMercedes
ModelA Class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 133,482 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 133,482 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 133,215 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 129,319 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush,s (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 129,310 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort foot low effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush's (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush,s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 122,474 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 122,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 121,347 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 112,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 97,641 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,254 miles

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

Steering rack has slight play at inner track rods.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 80,275 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 80,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 76,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

different wheel fitted o/s rear

n/s rear seat belt buckle casing in poor condition

Fail 7 Sep 2009 76,725 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

different wheel fitted o/s rear

n/s rear seat belt buckle casing in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2008 73,206 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 73,206 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 100,313 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 100,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 92,792 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 92,792 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 80,592 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 80,592 miles

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

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

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

rear nearside brake back plate bent at top

How Reliable is the Mercedes A Class?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 44
Registration plate lamp not working 40
Stop lamp not working 39
coil spring broken 31
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T730 ROU is a 1999 Mercedes A Class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes A Class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 81,284 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 A Class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T730 ROU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A Class typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes A Class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T730 ROU is a 1999 Mercedes A Class, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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