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T812 MGW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,798 mi
Last recorded98,798 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT812 MGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 98,798 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 90,781 miles

Nearside Rear Light cracked lense

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 90,781 miles

Nearside Rear Light cracked lense

Pass 6 Jan 2014 84,057 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 71,067 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 63,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 63,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 60,877 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,877 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 57,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 52,556 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 46,692 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 43,405 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 MGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T812 MGW, 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 T812 MGW registered?

T812 MGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T812 MGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T812 MGW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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