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T745 WFB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,032 mi
Last recorded111,032 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT745 WFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 111,032 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 109,689 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres side wall worn.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 109,685 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres side wall worn.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 106,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Mar 2014 98,424 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise undertray removal to check unseen brake pipes.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 93,809 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 93,734 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 89,023 miles

age cracking to n/s/r tyre.

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 88,940 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

age cracking to n/s/r tyre.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 85,300 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 85,297 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

tailgate lock sticking sometimes,keep check on front brake discs & pads for condition

Pass 21 Oct 2009 77,739 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 77,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 72,013 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 71,985 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 61,336 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 55,446 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 51,238 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 51,238 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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T745 WFB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WFB, 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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T745 WFB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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