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T864 VAM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,300 mi
Last recorded84,300 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT864 VAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 84,300 miles

Front headlamps misted

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

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

exhaust corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2017 84,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Front headlamps misted

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

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

exhaust corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2016 81,950 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 79,185 miles

exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 May 2015 79,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 77,716 miles

Gearbox earth strap clip broken.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear cable clip not clipping.

Fail 13 May 2014 77,657 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Gearbox earth strap clip broken.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear cable clip not clipping.

Pass 15 May 2013 76,020 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge and cracked on inner side wall

Pass 16 May 2012 73,773 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 May 2012 73,773 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 May 2011 71,712 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 71,689 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 69,687 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

strong smell of fuel but no leak found !

Pass 1 May 2009 67,381 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

knocking noise from steering rack/steering column .

Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,283 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 64,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 May 2007 61,313 miles

REAR NO/PLATE SLIGHT FADE †FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Pass 8 May 2006

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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T864 VAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T864 VAM, 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 T864 VAM registered?

T864 VAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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