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T984 EBW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,422 mi
Last recorded106,422 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT984 EBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2016 106,422 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cord exposed (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bonnet release broken

Pass 18 Sep 2015 87,234 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,757 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 76,794 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 76,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

accident damage osf

exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2013 76,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 74,709 miles

o/s/f crash pad damage

Fail 1 Aug 2012 74,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f crash pad damage

Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,673 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Jul 2011 72,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,744 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 71,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 70,467 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,939 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 55,799 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 50,609 miles

SLIGHT B/IMMBALLANCE AT FRONT F/NO/PLATE DEGRADED TO L/LIMIT CHANGE ASAP /N/S/REAR BABY /SEAT LOCKED SO LTD TEST N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE O/S/F/TYRE WORN O/EDGE

UNABLE TO VIEW DUE TO C/UNDER TRAYS

Fail 15 Mar 2006 50,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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T984 EBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T984 EBW, 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 T984 EBW registered?

T984 EBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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