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T883 ATR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,163 mi
Last recorded97,163 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT883 ATR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2016 97,163 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating hi level (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside rear lower sills starting to corrode

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Oct 2015 87,244 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 87,244 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2014 81,142 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 81,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre has cut inside wall but no cords showing

Pass 3 Aug 2013 69,702 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front headlight lenses deteriorating, slightly affecting light output and beam image

Pass 7 Jul 2012 61,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,298 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2010 53,594 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,594 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,524 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 52,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 50,233 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 49,121 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 48,454 miles

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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T883 ATR 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 66.7%.

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 T883 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 T883 ATR registered?

T883 ATR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T883 ATR safe to buy?

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