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T992 SRR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,793 mi
Last recorded115,793 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT992 SRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 115,793 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

exhaust silencer deteriorating

under covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 109,205 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 109,055 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear jacking point rubber missing

rear service brake's poor

o/s inner rear tyre worn heavy, RIGHT ON LIMIT, near cord's, not seen at time of test

Fail 19 May 2014 104,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

n/s/r jacking point missing

rear tyres starting to perish

steering noisy

Pass 19 May 2014 104,784 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

n/s/r jacking point missing

rear tyres starting to perish

steering noisy

Fail 21 May 2013 102,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 102,575 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 99,538 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 14 May 2012 99,538 miles

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 96,075 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 87,327 miles

n/s front tyre getting close to limit 1.6mm

o/s+n/s rear tyres close to limit 1.6mm

Fail 17 May 2010 87,327 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s front tyre getting close to limit 1.6mm

o/s+n/s rear tyres close to limit 1.6mm

Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,132 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 79,131 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 70,113 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 59,847 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 51,673 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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T992 SRR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 T992 SRR, 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 T992 SRR registered?

T992 SRR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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