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T828 AJM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,021 mi
Last recorded124,021 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT828 AJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 124,021 miles

Exhaust silencer In poor condition

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

Offside Side repeater lense missing

Fail 28 Apr 2017 124,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust silencer In poor condition

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

Offside Side repeater lense missing

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Apr 2016 110,722 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 24 Apr 2015 100,549 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre has small solits to inner sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,929 miles

rear brakes noisy

Pass 24 Apr 2013 94,041 miles

both front tyre sidewalls damaged and starting to crack nearside under inflated

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 19 Apr 2013 94,041 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front tyre sidewalls damaged and starting to crack nearside under inflated

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2012 91,156 miles

exhaust centre box in poor condition

passengers door mirror glass missing

Fail 27 Apr 2012 91,149 miles

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

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

exhaust centre box in poor condition

passengers door mirror glass missing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 84,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 81,315 miles

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

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

nsf windsreen slight damage

Pass 3 Apr 2009 78,771 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both headlamp aims on min

nearside wiper just clears screen

Pass 26 Mar 2007 66,102 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 59,651 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 59,651 miles

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

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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T828 AJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T828 AJM, 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 T828 AJM registered?

T828 AJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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