MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,558 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake pipes corroded
front to rear under trays fitted
x4 inner arches covers fitted
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
covers on sill both sides
front disc pitted
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Spare tyre defective
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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T989 TBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 T989 TBA, 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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T989 TBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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