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T946 CNV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

59,509 mi
Last recorded59,509 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT946 CNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 May 2021 59,509 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 58,009 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 58,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,775 miles

Front sub frame corroded

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

Wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 54,676 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

body damage to o/s/front

Fail 13 Feb 2018 54,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure mounting broken (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

body damage to o/s/front

Pass 16 Feb 2017 53,235 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 51,760 miles

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

Front subframe slightly corroded

Rear both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,960 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 49,959 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,347 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 48,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,297 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,335 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 44,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 42,711 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,606 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,497 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,036 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 32,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 32,688 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 30,529 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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T946 CNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T946 CNV, 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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T946 CNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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