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T149 MBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,560 mi
Last recorded91,560 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT149 MBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 91,560 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,357 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 76,124 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 74,654 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 72,690 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 72,690 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 70,449 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 65,488 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,858 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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T149 MBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T149 MBJ, 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 T149 MBJ registered?

T149 MBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 June 1999.

Is T149 MBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T149 MBJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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