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T83 MYC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,831 mi
Last recorded104,831 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT83 MYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 104,831 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 104,796 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (BEHIND PLASTIC GUARD) (2.4.A.3)

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4d)

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET/RUBBER BROKEN OFF

INJECTORS BLOWING PAST SEALS!!

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2-3MM

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 98,831 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 98,831 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam REMAINS ON MAIN BEAM AIMS NOT TESTED (1.7.4a)

FRONT INNER PADS VERY LOW

OIL LEAK

REAR END CORROSION

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F WHEEL

Pass 14 Jan 2015 92,030 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 92,030 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 77,806 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 77,805 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,471 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 73,923 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,439 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 71,427 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,127 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 64,915 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 60,538 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 56,050 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 52,010 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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T83 MYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T83 MYC, 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 T83 MYC registered?

T83 MYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T83 MYC safe to buy?

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