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T87 AGT

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,500 mi
Last recorded120,500 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT87 AGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 120,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 120,340 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 114,263 miles

middle exhaust box

Fail 13 May 2014 114,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

middle exhaust box

Pass 17 May 2013 108,130 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 102,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F tyre is worn on the inne edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 102,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F tyre is worn on the inne edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 94,858 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 94,851 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 10 May 2010 89,498 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

off side front rim damage

Pass 10 May 2010 89,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

off side front rim damage

Pass 15 May 2009 84,201 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 80,723 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 16 May 2008 80,723 miles

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

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 12 May 2007 77,172 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 73,204 miles

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

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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T87 AGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T87 AGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T87 AGT registered?

T87 AGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T87 AGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T87 AGT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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