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T891 LWP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,478 mi
Last recorded127,478 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT891 LWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 127,478 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

undertrays and sill protectors fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2017 127,400 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

undertrays and sill protectors fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 118,302 miles

airbag lamp not working

Fail 3 Jun 2016 118,302 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

airbag lamp not working

Pass 8 Jun 2015 112,300 miles

airbag lamp not working?

Fail 8 Jun 2015 112,300 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 105,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp beam patterns slightly out of focus

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 15 May 2013 104,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes slightly out of balance

sill covers fitted

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2012 102,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 May 2011 100,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

covers front to rear and sill covers fitted

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 May 2010 98,404 miles

covers front to rear under vehicle

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2009 96,455 miles

Slight wear in steering columb u/joint

Pass 25 Mar 2008 90,092 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 90,092 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 85,109 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 79,889 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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T891 LWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T891 LWP, 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 T891 LWP registered?

T891 LWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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