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T784 ELO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,360 mi
Last recorded66,360 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT784 ELO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 66,360 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 62,152 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,315 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

n/s/f wiper blade split

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,890 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

cut around inner side wall o/s/f tyre

slight movement from steering column

Fail 5 Jul 2012 58,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

cut around inner side wall o/s/f tyre

o/s/f wiper blade split

slight movement from steering column

Fail 27 May 2011 57,938 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 57,938 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 57,809 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 57,809 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,718 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 54,273 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 53,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 53,859 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 52,676 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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T784 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T784 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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What year was T784 ELO registered?

T784 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 August 1999.

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The MOT history for T784 ELO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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