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T818 VOU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,662 mi
Last recorded112,662 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT818 VOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 112,662 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 104,312 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 104,312 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

INDICATOR SWITCH LOOSE

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 88,918 miles
Pass 25 May 2008 76,521 miles

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

Near-side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Off-side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2008 76,521 miles

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

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

Near-side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Off-side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2007 71,999 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 67,123 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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T818 VOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T818 VOU, 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 T818 VOU registered?

T818 VOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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