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T832 NLC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

98,917 mi
Last recorded98,917 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT832 NLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 98,917 miles

all front wishbone bushes in very poor condition

brake pipes corroded

engine noise

esp bas light on dash

nsr seat belt buckle cover missing

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2012 98,917 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all front wishbone bushes in very poor condition

aux belt noise

brake pipes corroded

engine noise

esp bas light on dash

nsr seat belt buckle cover missing

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 90,160 miles

all 4 tyres low on pressure

alloy wheels damaged

both front flexi brake hoses badly cracked

exhaust heavilly corroded

high level brake light partially inop

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 1 Aug 2011 90,158 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres low on pressure

alloy wheels damaged

both front flexi brake hoses badly cracked

exhaust heavilly corroded

high level brake light partially inop

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,189 miles

exhaust pipe deteriorated

damage to alloy wheels

50% of high level bulbs inop

air intake pipe missing

bonnet release catch surround insecure

front brake discs heavily corroded

front wishbone bushes perishing

n/s/f inner cv boot split

n/s/r shock obsorber leaking slightly

radiator held by cable ties

under covers fitted

various body damage

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2010 80,189 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

50% of high level bulbs inop

air intake pipe missing

bonnet release catch surround insecure

damage to alloy wheels

exhaust pipe deteriorated

front brake discs heavily corroded

front wishbone bushes perishing

n/s/f inner cv boot split

n/s/r shock obsorber leaking slightly

radiator held by cable ties

under covers fitted

various body damage

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2009 80,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

various brake pipes corroded. various steering and suspension components corroded.

wipers smearing. partial failure to high level brake light bulb. n/s/f inner cv gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing. exhaust system corroded. both front brake discs heavily corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2008 77,816 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 77,807 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre very close to legal limit on inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2006 58,767 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 58,767 miles

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

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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T832 NLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 T832 NLC, 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 T832 NLC registered?

T832 NLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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