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T887 SHU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,456 mi
Last recorded119,456 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT887 SHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 119,456 miles

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 112,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil springs corroded.

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 112,168 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil springs corroded.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 98,007 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 98,007 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 82,503 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 75,287 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 75,287 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 66,337 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,193 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 61,268 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,423 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 50,682 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 50,682 miles

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

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

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

could not fully check underside of car due to plastic undershields

Pass 3 May 2006 41,360 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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T887 SHU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 T887 SHU, 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 T887 SHU registered?

T887 SHU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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