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T880 ATR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,449 mi
Last recorded115,449 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT880 ATR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 115,449 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 113,459 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 113,459 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification bolts loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2016 111,356 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 108,712 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 107,276 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 106,702 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 106,702 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 105,532 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 105,422 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 May 2011 101,706 miles

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

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

body damage

Pass 24 May 2011 101,706 miles

body damage

Pass 25 May 2010 97,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front brake discs worn

n/s/f door damaged

Fail 25 May 2010 97,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front brake discs worn

n/s/f door damaged

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2009 92,289 miles

cut in tread of o.s.rear tyre cannot determine depth

Fail 8 Jun 2009 92,289 miles

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

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

cut in tread of o.s.rear tyre cannot determine depth

Pass 6 Nov 2008 88,457 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 88,417 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 81,919 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 81,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 78,632 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 72,407 miles

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

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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T880 ATR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T880 ATR, 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 T880 ATR registered?

T880 ATR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T880 ATR shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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