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T934 RDO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,851 mi
Last recorded134,851 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT934 RDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 134,851 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

N/S/F ball joint has to wrong nut securing it

N/S/R Shock obsorber has to wrong nut securing it

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 134,851 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

N/S/F ball joint has to wrong nut securing it

N/S/R Shock obsorber has to wrong nut securing it

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 121,513 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 121,512 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 118,608 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sills have corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2008 118,608 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sills have corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2007 103,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wheels starting to bind on

Pass 5 Jun 2006 94,476 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 94,468 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 94,462 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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T934 RDO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T934 RDO, 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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T934 RDO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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