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T81 TTA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,408 mi
Last recorded112,408 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT81 TTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 112,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills for corrosion

advise srs and esp lights are on indicating a fault

advisecreaking noise detected from nearside upper strut/upper suspention area

Fail 21 Sep 2012 112,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills for corrosion

advise srs and esp lights are on indicating a fault

advisecreaking noise detected from nearside upper strut/upper suspention area

Pass 29 Oct 2011 104,881 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 101,448 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 17 Sep 2010 101,447 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 101,246 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

adv exhaust corroded

adv front tyres worn on edges

adv underside covered by large plastic panels

Pass 4 Sep 2009 95,756 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 88,874 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 84,980 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 78,098 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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T81 TTA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T81 TTA, 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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T81 TTA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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