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A16 OAJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,584 mi
Last recorded66,584 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 OAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,584 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,218 miles

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

advise offside front brake pad thickness.

nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 62,218 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise offside front brake pad thickness.

nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,458 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,506 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 52,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 49,022 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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A16 OAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A16 OAJ, 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 A16 OAJ registered?

A16 OAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is A16 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 OAJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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