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T873 BEG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,611 mi
Last recorded89,611 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT873 BEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 89,611 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2017 89,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,778 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front lower suspension arms inner bushes slightly deteriorated

both front shock absorbers outer casings slightly corroded

both inner sills slightly corroded

both number plates slightly deteriorated

both outer sills slightly corroded and covers fitted

front sub frame slightly corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 85,778 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front shock absorbers outer casing slightly corroded

nearside inner sill slightly corroded

offside inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,166 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 82,086 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,155 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 79,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,149 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on insides

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 23 Mar 2011 76,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front brake discs slightly pitted on insides

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,708 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 66,511 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 66,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 64,604 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 64,604 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,216 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 61,214 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,373 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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T873 BEG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T873 BEG, 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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T873 BEG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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