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T815 LDA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,838 mi
Last recorded118,838 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT815 LDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2016 118,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 109,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 103,429 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 95,663 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 93,184 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 90,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 90,027 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 76,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres starting to crack on inside edge

Fail 23 Jan 2010 76,744 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres starting to crack on inside edge

Pass 6 Feb 2009 68,328 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 68,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,414 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 56,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2007 54,417 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 48,844 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit.

Rear No plate has slight damage

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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T815 LDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 T815 LDA, 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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T815 LDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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