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T778 ELO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,441 mi
Last recorded42,441 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT778 ELO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2019 42,441 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 41,531 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material start of excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2018 41,530 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material start of excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 40,520 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 38,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

centre section of exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 36,615 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded and skin starting to peel.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 34,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2014 34,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front tyre pressure low

Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2013 33,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,651 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 29,652 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,363 miles

service brake effician cy close to minimum percentage. 51% .may require adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Jul 2008 27,267 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 27,251 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 26,231 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,969 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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T778 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 T778 ELO, 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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T778 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 August 1999.

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