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T842 GNV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,106 mi
Last recorded112,106 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT842 GNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 112,106 miles

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 1 Jul 2014 112,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 107,736 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion present on subframe front

Pass 27 Jun 2012 103,672 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion present on front subframe

corrosion present on rear suspension components

nearside rear seat belt clip cover missing

outer sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Fail 27 Jun 2012 103,672 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion present on front subframe

corrosion present on rear suspension components

nearside rear seat belt clip cover missing

outer sill covers fitted offside and nearside

Pass 23 Jun 2011 98,453 miles

exhaust system deteriorated and corrosion present

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 22 Jun 2011 98,447 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated and corrosion present

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Jun 2010 93,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 90,427 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front side mirror slightly cracked

Pass 29 May 2008 87,845 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2008 87,841 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 83,660 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 83,656 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 78,901 miles

brake pedal travel

headlamp switch dip/main beam sticking ?

n/side rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

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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T842 GNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T842 GNV, 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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T842 GNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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