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T880 OBD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,112 mi
Last recorded85,112 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT880 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 85,112 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box corroded

nearside headlight image

offside rear tyre tread worn and perished

sill covers fitted

windscreen scratched

Pass 15 Oct 2011 79,684 miles

slight click fron offside top mount when wheel levered

slight paly in steering universal joint

Fail 3 Oct 2011 79,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

slight click fron offside top mount when wheel levered

slight paly in steering universal joint

Pass 17 Aug 2010 75,710 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 75,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 67,716 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 67,716 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2009 65,683 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 65,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 55,549 miles

see advisory sheet 943003908099

Fail 3 Jan 2008 55,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

heavy age cracking in both front flexy brake hoses, req replacing soon

osr brake pipe heavily rusted, yhe only one i can see

osr road spring heavily rusted

unable to check most of the under side of the vehicle due to plastic covering

unable to see rear brake hoses

nail in nsr tyre, plus split to cord

Pass 14 Aug 2006 45,704 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T880 OBD, 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 OBD registered?

T880 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T880 OBD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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