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T865 HTS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

121,391 mi
Last recorded121,391 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT865 HTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 121,391 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 116,752 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 116,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 112,592 miles

Front brake pads half worn

Near side front lower swivel has slight play

Near side rear seat belt clasp dameged but still works correctly

Near side rear tyre outer wall chipped

Off side front tyre has inner and outer edge wear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 112,592 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Front brake pads half worn

Near side front lower swivel has slight play

Near side rear seat belt clasp dameged but still works correctly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 107,131 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 107,131 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 102,103 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 102,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 90,408 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 90,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 117,587 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 117,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 64,826 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 64,822 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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T865 HTS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T865 HTS, 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 T865 HTS registered?

T865 HTS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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