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T882 COH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

79,747 mi
Last recorded79,747 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT882 COH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 79,747 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

knocking noise from top of steering wheel

Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,126 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 76,126 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 76,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 76,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 67,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 67,365 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 66,298 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 60,475 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 60,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 54,752 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,612 miles

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

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

slight cracking in tread of front tyres

Fail 11 Oct 2006 48,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight cracking in tread of front tyres

Pass 21 Oct 2005 42,158 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 42,150 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad low warning light on dash

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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T882 COH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T882 COH, 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 T882 COH registered?

T882 COH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T882 COH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T882 COH shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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