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T820 RCB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,742 mi
Last recorded59,742 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT820 RCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 59,742 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bottem arm front bush. (2.4.F.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 59,742 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking along bottem arm. (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bottem arm front bush. (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 44,539 miles

Central temp repair on exhaust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2013 42,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,578 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,911 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,314 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 39,314 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 37,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,529 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads low

Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,451 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2009 35,451 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake pipes corroded

rear washers and wiper inop

Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,435 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 33,433 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE FRONT NO. PLATE REPLACE

CORROSSION TO REAR EXHAUST SILENCER

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

RH REAR LOWER SPRING MOUNTING CUP CORRODED

TYRE N/S FRONT CUT IN SIDEWALL

Fail 14 Feb 2007 31,260 miles

1.. FRONT NO. PLATE CRACKED .. 2. TYRE PLUGGED N/S FRONT +CUT IN SIDEWALL

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,260 miles

1.. FRONT NO. PLATE CRACKED .. 2. TYRE PLUGGED N/S FRONT +CUT IN SIDEWALL

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 29,081 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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T820 RCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T820 RCB, 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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T820 RCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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