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T886 NLK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,863 mi
Last recorded137,863 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT886 NLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 137,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 137,857 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated....not blowing at time of test.

n/s/r wheel arch corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 129,280 miles

various steel brake pipes rusting

Pass 10 Feb 2011 123,034 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

brake pipes to both front and rear flexy hoses have some corrosion

cannot check front to rear brake pipes plastic covers over top

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 10 Feb 2011 123,034 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

brake pipes to both front and rear flexy hoses have some corrosion

cannot check front to rear brake pipes plastic covers over top

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2010 115,653 miles

front number plate slightly faded

Fail 5 Jan 2010 115,586 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 96,220 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low tread & bold on inside edge.split in inner wall of o/s/r tyre.

Fail 2 Jan 2009 96,220 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/f tyre low tread & bold on inside edge.split in inner wall of o/s/r tyre.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 82,535 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front subframe accident damaged at o/s front mounting point

rear no, plate water marks

Pass 1 Nov 2006 67,521 miles

rear number plate fayed. uneven wear on n/s/r tyre.

Fail 31 Oct 2006 67,521 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2004 42,548 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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T886 NLK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 T886 NLK, 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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T886 NLK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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