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T779 VYA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,636 mi
Last recorded96,636 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT779 VYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2016 96,636 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking piont (6.1.B.2)

Central Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Front Lower sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Lower under trays fitted obscuring vehicle components

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing sized (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bearing sized (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake hoses perished/cracked

slight corrosion to brake pipes

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Fail 27 May 2015 93,717 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake hoses perished/cracked

corrosion to brake pipes

slight play in rear suspension bushes

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 29 May 2014 89,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake hoses perished/cracked

corrosion to brake pipes

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Fail 1 May 2014 89,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 82,737 miles

o/s rear brake pipe slight pitting

Fail 3 Apr 2013 82,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s rear brake pipe slight pitting

Pass 31 May 2012 74,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 27 May 2011 70,441 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 66,883 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 61,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 56,013 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 56,013 miles

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

advise new front number plate

Pass 15 May 2007 52,043 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 45,810 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 45,810 miles

Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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T779 VYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 T779 VYA, 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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T779 VYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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