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T151 MGU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,558 mi
Last recorded104,558 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT151 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 104,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 98,719 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 98,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 89,310 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 89,310 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 89,170 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

wiper blades worn and split

Pass 30 Aug 2010 82,529 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 75,485 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 69,027 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 60,086 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 54,124 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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T151 MGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T151 MGU, 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 T151 MGU registered?

T151 MGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T151 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T151 MGU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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