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T899 NLC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,631 mi
Last recorded81,631 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT899 NLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 81,631 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

NOTE: Vehicle presented with bonnet release cable not attached to release handle but cable functions as required to open bonnet when pulled by other means at time of test

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed, slightly reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Poss. transmission fluid but further investigation required to confirm source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Poss. smell of fuel detected but no obvious leaks observed from fuel system.

Fail 22 May 2020 81,631 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Muffler outer metal bracket corroding away from system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

NOTE: Vehicle presented with bonnet release cable not attached to release handle but cable functions as required to open bonnet when pulled by other means at time of test

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed, slightly reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Poss. transmission fluid but further investigation required to confirm source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 77,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pipes corroded

front sub frame corroded

general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,349 miles

front coil springs corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

rear coil springs corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 65,326 miles

o/s/f tyre on limits

rear brake pipes corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 2 May 2017 65,320 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre on limits

rear brake pipes corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,870 miles

letters and digits in both number plates two tone but look predomantly black

Fail 7 Apr 2016 59,860 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

letters and digits in both number plates two tone but look predomantly black

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and uneven wear close to limit in places

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and uneven wear

Pass 8 May 2015 49,008 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,688 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 44,688 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 42,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,365 miles

Advise, drivers door mirror glass secured with tape.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,325 miles

Advise, offside door mirror glass held in position with tape.

Fail 9 Sep 2010 38,325 miles

Advise, offside door mirror glass held in position with tape.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,256 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,486 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,583 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 28,609 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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T899 NLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T899 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 T899 NLC registered?

T899 NLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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