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T151 RMC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,690 mi
Last recorded72,690 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT151 RMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,690 miles

Both sides has body damage

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,243 miles

N/S and O/S has body damage

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 70,289 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 70,289 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 69,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2012 68,072 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is heavily perished

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,072 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is heavily perished

Pass 21 Jul 2011 66,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre is starting to perish within the tread

Fail 21 Jul 2011 66,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre is starting to perish within the tread

Pass 24 Jul 2010 64,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

footbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

Pass 26 Jun 2009 63,623 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine overheated

exhaust system coroded

undertrays and outer sills fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2009 63,598 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine overheated

exhaust system coroded

undertrays and outer sills fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2008 61,427 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 61,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 58,900 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 58,878 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2006 55,971 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2006 55,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 RMC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RMC, 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 RMC registered?

T151 RMC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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