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T148 MVX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,394 mi
Last recorded84,394 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT148 MVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 84,394 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 82,430 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 82,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2008 73,254 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 66,067 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,383 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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T148 MVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T148 MVX, 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 T148 MVX registered?

T148 MVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 April 1999.

Is T148 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T148 MVX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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