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T778 LLE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,132 mi
Last recorded80,132 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT778 LLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 80,132 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 71,170 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 68,898 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 68,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 66,325 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 66,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 29 May 2014 62,187 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre feathered and starting to crack

Pass 29 May 2014 62,187 miles

offside rear tyre feathered and starting to crack

Fail 14 Apr 2014 62,091 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 58,292 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 58,292 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 56,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 56,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,989 miles

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

front number plate damage

rear number plate beginning to be defective

Fail 7 Apr 2011 52,989 miles

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

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

front number plate damage

rear number plate beginning to be defective

Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,363 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 47,730 miles

Front number plate cracked

Near-side rear tyre tread slightly wearing unevenly

Off-side rear tyre tread slightly wearing unevenly

Fail 11 May 2009 47,730 miles

Front number plate cracked

Near-side rear tyre tread slightly wearing unevenly

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off-side rear tyre tread slightly wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,905 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,740 miles

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 27 Apr 2006 32,535 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 LLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T778 LLE, 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 T778 LLE registered?

T778 LLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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