CarVerify

Free Car Check

T795 SET

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,180 mi
Last recorded112,180 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT795 SET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 112,180 miles

Advise,steering notchy,slight bind n\s\r brake,rear wiper split,o\s\r tyre tread low,n\s\r tyre slight distortion,distortion front brakes,imbalance 20 %.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 112,180 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Advise,steering notchy,slight bind n\s\r brake,rear wiper split,o\s\r tyre tread low,n\s\r tyre slight distortion,distortion front brakes,imbalance 20 %.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 112,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wiper blades split

Pass 7 Oct 2011 103,214 miles

front brake discs some distortion - borderline pass

hand brake travel high

nearside front tyre worn low centre tread

nearside rear axle - bushes worn some free movement

offside + nearside rear brake pipes rusting

offside front tyre worn low outer edge

rear exhaust box some corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2011 103,214 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs some distortion - borderline pass

hand brake travel high

nearside front tyre worn low centre tread

nearside rear axle - bushes worn some free movement

nearside rear shock absorber leaking fluid + weak - BORDERLINE PASS

offside + nearside rear brake pipes rusting

offside front tyre worn low outer edge

rear exhaust box some corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2010 85,745 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 84,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 75,335 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion on exhaust rear section

slight damage to passenger side seat belt buckle plastic cover

Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,705 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2008 64,584 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2007 55,864 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 49,931 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 49,931 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T795 SET is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T795 SET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T795 SET?

You can check the full history of T795 SET by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T795 SET registered?

T795 SET is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T795 SET safe to buy?

The MOT history for T795 SET shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T795 SET have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T795 SET. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.