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T875 THJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,966 mi
Last recorded111,966 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT875 THJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 111,966 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 111,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 101,864 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2018 101,864 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 92,173 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 32,169 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 78,876 miles

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

middle exhaust silencer corroded outer skin ect

rear exhaust hanger detached/corroded

signs of weeping power steering fluid around n/s/f pipes/resevoir

Fail 14 Jun 2016 78,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

middle exhaust silencer corroded outer skin ect

rear exhaust hanger detached/corroded

signs of weeping power steering fluid around n/s/f pipes/resevoir

Pass 15 Jun 2015 72,859 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

middle exhaust silencer/system corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded/detatched

Fail 15 Jun 2015 72,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

middle exhaust silencer/system corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded/detatched

Pass 6 Jun 2014 58,604 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,453 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 52,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 43,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,652 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 33,184 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 7 May 2010 31,934 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 27,507 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre and heavy, deep cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 6 May 2008 23,265 miles

outer side wall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 17 May 2007 22,345 miles

Slight clonking from steering colume.

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall,outer.

Pass 17 May 2007

Slight clonking from steering colume.

Slight damage to outer tyre wall.

Pass 13 May 2006 21,156 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

very slight damage to nearside front wheel outer rim

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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T875 THJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T875 THJ, 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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T875 THJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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