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T984 TBR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

66,110 mi
Last recorded66,110 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT984 TBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 66,110 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2012 66,108 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,103 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2012 66,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 64,222 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 64,222 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,997 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 60,997 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,235 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 57,235 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 52,993 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 52,993 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 47,853 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 47,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 42,070 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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T984 TBR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 TBR, 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 TBR registered?

T984 TBR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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