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T822 ABN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,039 mi
Last recorded127,039 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT822 ABN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 127,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

presenter adviced

Fail 20 Jun 2012 127,039 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

presenter adviced

Pass 6 Jun 2011 121,142 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 121,141 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 111,684 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 111,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2009 104,022 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 94,950 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 69,308 miles

slight kn ocking from steering colunm

Fail 24 Feb 2007 69,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

slight knocking from steering colunm

Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,981 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2006 38,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

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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T822 ABN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T822 ABN, 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 T822 ABN registered?

T822 ABN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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