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T874 JCS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,147 mi
Last recorded127,147 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT874 JCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 127,147 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components &Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 122,664 miles

Centre Rear brake light not working

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

x2 sill covers fitted

x2 wipers poor

Fail 4 Aug 2016 122,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL, MARKED IN YELLOW (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL, MARKED IN YELLOW (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X2 (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

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

Front X2 WIPERS POOR

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 10 Aug 2015 119,196 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X2 (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 116,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 112,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 107,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 107,885 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 103,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 103,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 98,777 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 94,325 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 94,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 88,167 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 88,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 817,083 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 74,353 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 65,985 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 65,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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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T874 JCS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T874 JCS, 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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T874 JCS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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