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T736 XOO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,620 mi
Last recorded171,620 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT736 XOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 171,620 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 166,323 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 162,019 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 159,376 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 159,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 155,560 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 155,158 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking-up on treads

Pass 2 Jun 2012 153,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system has deteriorated and corroded badly .

Fail 2 Jun 2012 153,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system has deteriorated and corroded badly .

Pass 30 Apr 2011 151,416 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 146,813 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 130,803 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 107,886 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 84,124 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

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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T736 XOO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 T736 XOO, 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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T736 XOO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 August 1999.

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