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T131 CLP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,932 mi
Last recorded35,932 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 CLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2021 35,932 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 34,463 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 33,378 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 31,925 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 29,874 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 28,373 miles

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,679 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 27,275 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 27,275 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 25,366 miles

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2012 24,845 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 24,524 miles

offside rear lamp cracked

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 9 Aug 2010 23,002 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 22,553 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,660 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 20,383 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 18,385 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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T131 CLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T131 CLP, 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 T131 CLP registered?

T131 CLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is T131 CLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T131 CLP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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