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T876 SCD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,852 mi
Last recorded112,852 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT876 SCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 112,852 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 112,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 100,878 miles

Slight Corrosion on REAR exhaust outer back box

Pass 1 Feb 2012 95,815 miles

Exhaust mid-section slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 95,815 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Exhaust mid-section slightly deteriorated

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 91,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

Fail 9 Feb 2011 91,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

Fail 9 Feb 2010 86,059 miles

Bulb fitted o/s/f sidelamp

Child seat fitted n/s/r seat

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 86,059 miles

Bulb fitted o/s/f sidelamp

Child seat fitted n/s/r seat

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2009 81,910 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 81,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 76,791 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 71,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 71,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 65,336 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 65,336 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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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T876 SCD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T876 SCD, 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 T876 SCD registered?

T876 SCD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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