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T744 XAP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

156,072 mi
Last recorded156,072 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT744 XAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 156,072 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 156,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 155,605 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 148,580 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 148,495 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm 195/50/15 82V (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 139,834 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 139,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 134,749 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 134,749 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 132,431 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 132,424 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 125,996 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 125,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 117,082 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 100,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 100,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 86,415 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 73,088 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 66,781 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 53,517 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 53,517 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 45,138 miles

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

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

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 XAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 T744 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

T744 XAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 August 1999.

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