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T806 SET

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,354 mi
Last recorded110,354 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT806 SET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 110,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 105,152 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 93,548 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 93,548 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 77,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes cannot be seen as there is plastic undershield fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2009 77,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 71,590 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 71,590 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 61,184 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 11 Nov 2006 61,184 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres are starting to perish

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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T806 SET is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T806 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.

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What year was T806 SET registered?

T806 SET is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T806 SET safe to buy?

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