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T809 VWC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,329 mi
Last recorded101,329 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT809 VWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 101,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides also offside front (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear lamp cracked

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 101,324 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides also offside front (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear lamp cracked

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,942 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 92,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 88,716 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 85,116 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 85,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 76,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 76,618 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 71,387 miles

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

body has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 23 Feb 2011 71,384 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

body has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 24 Feb 2010 68,587 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 63,925 miles

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

Off side front outer c/v boot slight leak of grease from clip.

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 60,349 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 57,645 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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T809 VWC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T809 VWC, 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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T809 VWC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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