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TIL 3014

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,738 mi
Last recorded127,738 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 3014
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 127,738 miles

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

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 121,858 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre inner wall cracking but no cords showing

Fail 13 Aug 2015 121,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 111,404 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 106,257 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 100,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 96,398 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 92,328 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE AT HOSE CORRODED TO THE LIMIT.

near side rear wheel rim bent slightly.

off side rear tyre getting low on tread and cracking .

rear brake hoses look to be cracked to limit.(hard to see due to undershield).

rear indicators starting to fade.

Fail 6 Nov 2009 92,325 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE AT HOSE CORRODED TO THE LIMIT.

near side rear wheel rim bent slightly.

off side rear tyre getting low on tread and cracking .

rear brake hoses look to be cracked to limit.(hard to see due to undershield).

rear indicators starting to fade.

windscreen wipers in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2008 86,662 miles

n/s rear brake pipe badly corroded

n/s rear tyre tread worn very low on outer edge & very close to unacceptable limit.

o/s front suspension lower arm inner front bush starting to seperate.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 82,314 miles

exhasut rear box badly corroded.

near side front tyre low on outer edge of tread

Fail 5 Nov 2007 82,311 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust rear box badly corroded

n/s/front tyre tread depth low on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2006 76,187 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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TIL 3014 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TIL 3014, 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 TIL 3014 registered?

TIL 3014 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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