MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre brake light only partically lit
front brakes out of balance
rear spring loading cups corroded
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T856 LJA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 T856 LJA, 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 T856 LJA registered?
T856 LJA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 1999.
Is T856 LJA safe to buy?
The MOT history for T856 LJA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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