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T744 MAB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,115 mi
Last recorded79,115 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT744 MAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 79,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 77,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 76,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 73,309 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front & rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Condition of exhaust

Pass 9 Feb 2017 72,594 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by lower mount (just over 30cm) (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by rear subframe mount (very close but just over 30cm) (2.4.A.3)

sills and floor areas covered by plastic trims

Fail 9 Feb 2017 72,594 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by lower mount (just over 30cm) (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill by rear subframe mount (very close but just over 30cm) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sills and floor areas covered by plastic trims

Pass 8 Feb 2016 72,333 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 72,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,905 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Fail 21 Feb 2015 71,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,290 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 16 Feb 2013 70,528 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake force reading low on service brake test

Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,528 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 69,508 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,694 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,765 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 46,699 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR FADING

Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,319 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,413 miles

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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T744 MAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 T744 MAB, 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 T744 MAB registered?

T744 MAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T744 MAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T744 MAB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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