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T163 STA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,006 mi
Last recorded62,006 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 STA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 62,006 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 62,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 54,988 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 54,985 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 50,542 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 50,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2007 43,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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T163 STA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T163 STA, 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 T163 STA registered?

T163 STA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T163 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T163 STA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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