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T881 LWP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,422 mi
Last recorded100,422 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT881 LWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 100,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 98,264 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 98,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 95,833 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 95,833 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 93,692 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 May 2015 88,209 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres are slightly perished

Pass 25 Apr 2014 80,967 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 80,967 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 74,625 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 68,181 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 63,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 58,386 miles

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

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

slight cracking nearside and offside rear tyres

steering slightly notchy on lock to lock

Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,945 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 50,955 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 46,329 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,716 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 40,640 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 40,640 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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T881 LWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T881 LWP, 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 T881 LWP registered?

T881 LWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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