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T812 ELU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT812 ELU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2010
Fail 21 Aug 2010

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 84,199 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

namber plate slightly damaged

plastic cover under car all the way unable to see all body structure

Pass 19 Aug 2008 81,792 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 81,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 74,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ns washer not working o/side provides enough liquid

Pass 30 Aug 2007 74,843 miles

ns washer not working o/side provides enough liquid

Fail 30 Aug 2007 74,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 64,442 miles

See Advises from Test No. 210813436293

Fail 21 Aug 2006 64,442 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Steering has a knocking noise but there is no play in any component that is visable, further investigation recomended

Pass 18 Apr 2006 64,067 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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T812 ELU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ELU, 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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T812 ELU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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