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T768 LOP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT768 LOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021

Centre exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 128,500 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

all bushes suspension cracking and perishing

brake pipes corroded front and rear

Fail 10 Aug 2020 128,445 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

all bushes suspension cracking and perishing

brake pipes corroded front and rear

Pass 8 Oct 2018 109,836 miles

Corrosion to NSR & OSR Wheel arch

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight Knock from steering rack/column

Undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2018 109,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Corrosion to NSR & OSR Wheel arch

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight Knock from steering rack/column

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 100,797 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 96,858 miles

Nearside Rear rear metal brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroding

Rear exhaust box corroding

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2016 96,858 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear metal brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroding

Rear exhaust box corroding

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2015 94,868 miles

both front tyres wearing low

rear exhaust box corroding

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise center rear brake light has one bulb out

advise exhaust box corroding

advise front tyres wearing low

advise nearside front tyre perrishing on outer wall

Pass 25 Sep 2013 91,818 miles

rear coil spring rubbers perished

Fail 24 Sep 2013 91,818 miles

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

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

rear coil spring rubbers perished

Pass 25 Sep 2012 90,655 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear coil springs lower rubbers deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2012 90,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear coil springs lower rubbers deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2011 88,920 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 80,469 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 80,251 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 72,011 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,011 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 64,182 miles

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

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

Rear No. Plate discoloured

Fail 12 Jul 2008 64,036 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Rear No. Plate discoloured

Pass 27 Jul 2007 58,560 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 52,373 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 52,373 miles

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

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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T768 LOP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T768 LOP, 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 T768 LOP registered?

T768 LOP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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