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T812 ELO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,504 mi
Last recorded76,504 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT812 ELO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2015 76,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,504 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 73,776 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 73,776 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 70,402 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 70,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,503 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 67,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,569 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,626 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 59,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 53,531 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 49,114 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 49,114 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,020 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 33,909 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 33,781 miles

Nearside Rear 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
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T812 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T812 ELO, 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 T812 ELO?

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What year was T812 ELO registered?

T812 ELO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 August 1999.

Is T812 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T812 ELO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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