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T89 ELR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,162 mi
Last recorded64,162 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT89 ELR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 64,162 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 64,151 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 57,777 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 41,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 38,141 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 38,141 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 36,277 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 33,875 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 30,412 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 26,812 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 26,082 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 25,375 miles

Slight play and knock in the steering.

Pass 16 May 2011 22,022 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 21,372 miles

nearside front door glass insecure

rear registration plate starting to discolour

Pass 18 May 2009 20,510 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,501 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 17,391 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 16,472 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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T89 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T89 ELR, 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 T89 ELR registered?

T89 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 August 1999.

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The MOT history for T89 ELR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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