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T883 NLC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,155 mi
Last recorded84,155 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 84,155 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all rear brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

front brake pads very low

full beam switch worn slightly

rear number plate fading

slight play in rear sub frame bushes

Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,436 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

front headlamp lenses yellowing

main beam switch sticky

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre has nails in tread

rear number plate fading

Fail 25 Mar 2014 79,436 miles

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

both front brake hoses perishing

front headlamp lenses yellowing

main beam switch sticky

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre has nails in tread

rear number plate fading

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,204 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

front headlamp lenses fading/yellowing

main beam switch sticky

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

rear number plate fading slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,021 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

engine oil leak

main beam switch sticky

rear number plate fading

Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,995 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

main beam switch sticky

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

rear number plate fading

slight engine oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2011 65,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front brake hoses perishing

main beam switch sticky

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

rear number plate fading

slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2010 60,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

main beam switch sticky

rear high level brake light not working

rear number plate fading

Pass 25 Mar 2010 60,869 miles

main beam switch sticky

rear high level brake light not working

rear number plate fading

Pass 24 Apr 2009 56,164 miles

main beam switch sticky

Fail 23 Apr 2009 56,162 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,757 miles

nearside front brake hose perishing

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and is bald on outer edges and tread perishing

offside front tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 3 Apr 2008 50,757 miles

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

nearside front brake hose perishing

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and is bald on outer edges and tread perishing

offside front tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 29 Mar 2007 45,577 miles

main beam switch is sticky

Pass 7 Apr 2006 40,749 miles

both rear tyres treads are perishing

main beam switch is worn

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread and a nail in tread

offside front tyre tread perishing and 2mm

offside rear shock absorber is damp

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 NLC 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 NLC, 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 NLC registered?

T883 NLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 August 1999.

Is T883 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T883 NLC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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