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T856 WAE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,100 mi
Last recorded61,100 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT856 WAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 61,100 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under trays fitted to this vehicle obscuring some views

Fail 22 Nov 2017 61,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under trays fitted to this vehicle obscuring some views

Pass 14 Nov 2016 58,427 miles

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under trays fitted to this vehicle obscuring some views

Fail 14 Nov 2016 58,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under trays fitted to this vehicle obscuring some views

Pass 27 Nov 2015 53,435 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 53,430 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 46,623 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 40,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust box outer skin corroded!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,796 miles

Exhaust mid box corroding!

Both rear tyres perrishing!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,741 miles

rear nimber plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,010 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,030 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 26,026 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,355 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,365 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,161 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 14,178 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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T856 WAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 T856 WAE, 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 WAE registered?

T856 WAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T856 WAE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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