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T794 MGW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,102 mi
Last recorded76,102 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT794 MGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 76,102 miles

exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 May 2018 76,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 72,231 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 72,229 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,447 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 68,444 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 64,594 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 64,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 1 May 2014 61,170 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge and have slight cracking inbetween tread

headlamp switch poor in operation

Fail 2 May 2013 59,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2013 59,383 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 50,356 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 50,348 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 49,042 miles

all sidewalls poor on all tyres

Pass 5 May 2010 41,769 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,711 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 39,711 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 39,596 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,254 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,390 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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T794 MGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T794 MGW, 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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T794 MGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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