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T876 WWV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,124 mi
Last recorded113,124 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT876 WWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 113,124 miles

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

coil spring corroded springs x 2 corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 113,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded x 2 spring corrod (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 104,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

difficult to inspect front to rear brake pipes under trays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2015 103,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 98,290 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 92,014 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 92,014 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 85,095 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,867 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 76,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 70,350 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 70,350 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,829 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 58,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 54,003 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 54,003 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 50,923 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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T876 WWV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WWV, 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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T876 WWV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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