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T822 SET

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

59,513 mi
Last recorded59,513 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT822 SET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 59,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,385 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 59,019 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 58,362 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 57,690 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,695 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 56,690 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 55,342 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 53,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 53,706 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 52,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,951 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 51,832 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 51,832 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,849 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 50,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,674 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,354 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 47,251 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,858 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 45,858 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 43,969 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 43,969 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 SET is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 T822 SET, 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 SET registered?

T822 SET is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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