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T882 TUY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,083 mi
Last recorded56,083 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT882 TUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2022 56,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis and suspension corroded but not excessive

inner sill covers preventing full inspection of inner sills

outer sill covers preventing full inspection of outer sills

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2021 54,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis and suspension corroded but not excessive

inner sill covers preventing full inspection of inner sills

near side front mirror missing but not obligatory

outer sill covers preventing full inspection of outer sills

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2021 54,031 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis and suspension corroded but not excessive

inner sill covers preventing full inspection of inner sills

near side front mirror missing but not obligatory

outer sill covers preventing full inspection of outer sills

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2020 51,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

inner and outer sill covers preventing full inspection of inner and outer sills

rear chassis and suspension corroded but not excessive

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2020 51,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

inner and outer sills preventing full inspection of sills

rear chassis and suspension corroded but not excessive

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2019 47,925 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside rear tyre side walls perished

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2018 43,857 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2018 42,747 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill not continuously welded (2.4.A.3)

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2017 35,933 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 35,891 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 33,178 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 30,192 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)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 30,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 28,696 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 28,696 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 27,058 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 25,458 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 25,457 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 23,725 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 21,963 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 21,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,224 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 20,217 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,547 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 16,728 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 15,050 miles

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

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 TUY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T882 TUY, 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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T882 TUY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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