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T975 RWT

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,484 mi
Last recorded118,484 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT975 RWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 118,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2016 116,745 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 114,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 112,330 miles

Both O/S N/S Rear tyres inside cracks

Front subframe corrosion

Middle exhaust system corrosion

N/S/F door mirror glass missing

Fail 20 Jan 2014 112,330 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both O/S N/S Rear tyres inside cracks

Front subframe corrosion

Middle exhaust system corrosion

N/S/F door mirror glass missing

Pass 4 Jan 2013 110,362 miles

Centre exhaust box corrosion

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 107,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 104,758 miles

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

O/S N/S REAR INNER SILLS CORROSION

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 100,046 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 96,386 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 92,100 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 88,800 miles

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

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

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

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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T975 RWT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T975 RWT, 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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T975 RWT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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