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T986 SDC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT986 SDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020

Power steering malfunctioning Very hard to rotate steering wheel when turning / Considered dangerous (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.87mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mount insecure

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 65,333 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 57,053 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 57,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 52,551 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 52,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,841 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 46,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 42,513 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre starting to step inner tread

Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,485 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 27,112 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 27,112 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 25,133 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,634 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 23,116 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 20,536 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 17,846 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,854 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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T986 SDC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T986 SDC, 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 T986 SDC registered?

T986 SDC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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