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T821 MLF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,773 mi
Last recorded125,773 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT821 MLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 125,773 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 125,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 102,569 miles

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

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

center rear lap belt buckel cover missing

knock from steering

Fail 2 Apr 2014 102,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

center rear lap belt buckel cover missing

knock from steering

Pass 16 Mar 2013 79,867 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2013 79,867 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,973 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Apr 2012 73,066 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

mid exhaust sligly detereated

near side rear child seat fitted cant full tested seat belt

Fail 31 Mar 2012 72,973 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,786 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 64,786 miles

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,140 miles

frt tyres worn edges

Pass 8 Mar 2008 50,285 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2007 46,557 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 46,557 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2006 43,846 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 43,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f brake caliper damp

washer jets need clearing and adjusting

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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T821 MLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T821 MLF, 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 T821 MLF registered?

T821 MLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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