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T797 MLH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,479 mi
Last recorded89,479 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 MLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 89,479 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 89,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 81,721 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 81,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 76,773 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 74,978 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 74,978 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 63,700 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,956 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 47,388 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 38,045 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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T797 MLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T797 MLH, 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 T797 MLH registered?

T797 MLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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