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T826 STA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,379 mi
Last recorded105,379 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT826 STA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 105,379 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides top mounting point (2.4.C.3c)

Rear axle and all components corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted covering the whole underside

Fail 10 Jan 2018 105,374 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot lower shock mount corroded (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front sub frame has several welded patches

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides top mounting point (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear axle and all components corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted covering the whole underside

Fail 22 Sep 2017 105,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front shock absorber, general surface corrosion.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc upper spring holders. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 99,750 miles

corrosion to rear suspension components

extensive plastic covers to vehicle underside - full inspection not possible

Fail 16 Sep 2016 99,733 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to rear suspension components

extensive plastic covers to vehicle underside - full inspection not possible

Pass 21 Sep 2015 94,702 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 94,666 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,331 miles

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

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre slight out of shape

Fail 17 Sep 2014 86,329 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre slight out of shape

Pass 28 Feb 2014 83,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion rear brake pipes

corrosion rear subframe

n/s/r tyre worn bold inner edge

rear brake hose ferrals corrodeing

slight play in rear subframe bushes

Fail 25 Feb 2014 83,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion rear brake pipes

corrosion rear subframe

n/s/r tyre worn bold inner edge

rear brake hose ferrals corrodeing

slight play in rear subframe bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion rear brake pipes

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s headlight lense detiorateing slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2013 77,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion rear brake pipes

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s headlight lense detiorateing slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,202 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight play in rear subframe bushes

Fail 24 Feb 2012 70,202 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight play in rear subframe bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2011 63,314 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

chip on o/s/f windscreen

horn intermitant working repair maybe needed

Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,477 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly irregular shape

Fail 29 Sep 2009 50,477 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hoses perished

nearside rear tyre slightly irregular shape

Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,735 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight smear on Front wiper's

Pass 31 Jan 2008 44,581 miles

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,690 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 54,537 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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T826 STA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 T826 STA, 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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T826 STA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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