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T143 GVV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,827 mi
Last recorded60,827 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 GVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 60,827 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 59,644 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 57,501 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,226 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 53,049 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 53,010 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 49,800 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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T143 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T143 GVV, 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 T143 GVV registered?

T143 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T143 GVV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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