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T947 NLA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,631 mi
Last recorded86,631 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT947 NLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2020 86,631 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 85,490 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 84,062 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 81,373 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 81,373 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 78,872 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,549 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,972 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 69,073 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 65,578 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,059 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,192 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,214 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,756 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,131 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 42,927 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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T947 NLA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T947 NLA, 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 T947 NLA registered?

T947 NLA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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