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T958 JHD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,145 mi
Last recorded90,145 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT958 JHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 90,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sidesz (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

all weldings heavily sealented hard to inspect

front brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

front to rear exhuast system corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 90,143 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sills (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sidesz (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

front to rear exhuast system corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,674 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 84,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,921 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 82,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,210 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 82,210 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2013 80,886 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 80,886 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,658 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 78,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2011 78,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2010 75,320 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 75,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 71,234 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,234 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 64,894 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 58,480 miles

offside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted.

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

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

plastic undershield covering most of vehicle

Fail 16 Apr 2007 58,480 miles

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

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

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)

offside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted.

plastic undershield covering most of vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2006 50,402 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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T958 JHD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T958 JHD, 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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T958 JHD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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