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T737 SHC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,528 mi
Last recorded76,528 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT737 SHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 76,528 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 May 2017 76,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s door mirror ()

center / rear exhaust corroded

n/s/r Brake hose ferrule corroded

slight play & knock from steering column

under floor covers not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

windscreen damage just outside drivers view

wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 Jun 2016 73,217 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 71,530 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear 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 23 Apr 2014 68,810 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 65,793 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 65,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,688 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs very corroded

nearside front tyre very worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre out of shape slightly

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,730 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre 4mm left on tread

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,168 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre cracks in side walls

offside rear tyre cut in tread

rear number plate delaminating

stains around pinion housing of steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,817 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 39,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,362 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 29,362 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,757 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 19,302 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 19,301 miles

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

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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T737 SHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T737 SHC, 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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What year was T737 SHC registered?

T737 SHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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