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T745 UCS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

94,174 mi
Last recorded94,174 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT745 UCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 94,174 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 94,174 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet cable handle missing, but bonnet locks shut, and opens.

both rearcoil spring rubber locting saddles are missing ,but secure

centre exhaust is corroded ,but not blowing .

front bumper distorted,but secure.

o s rear seat belt buckle plastic shroud is missing, but buckle does lock shut, and release.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 93,984 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

near side rear coil spring slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 93,981 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

high level stop lamp not working

near side rear coil spring slightly corroded

offside rear tyre pressure low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 91,375 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

bonnet handle missing

high level stop lamp inop

n/s/f tyre at 1.6 mm heavy sidewall deteriation

n/s/r spring delaminated

Fail 8 Sep 2011 91,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

bonnet handle missing

high level stop lamp inop

n/s/f tyre at 1.6 mm heavy sidewall deteriation

n/s/r spring delaminated

Pass 9 Sep 2010 89,076 miles

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

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

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

bonnet handle missing

brake warning lamp inop

n/s/f tyre at 2mm and tyre sidewall cut

n/s/r coil spring delaminated

o/s/r lamp assy damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2010 89,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

bonnet handle missing

brake warning lamp inop

n/s/f tyre at 2mm and tyre sidewall cut

n/s/r coil spring delaminated

o/s/r lamp assy damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2010 87,216 miles

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

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

very strong smell of petrol no leaks visable

Fail 14 Apr 2010 87,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

very strong smell of petrol no leaks visable

Pass 17 Jan 2009 82,285 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 77,603 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 77,603 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 68,679 miles

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

front to rear underneath of the car is covered with manufacture plastic cover

Fail 16 Nov 2006 68,679 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front to rear underneath of the car is covered with manufacture plastic cover

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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T745 UCS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 T745 UCS, 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 T745 UCS registered?

T745 UCS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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