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T166 STA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,711 mi
Last recorded96,711 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT166 STA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 96,711 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 90,768 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,306 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 75,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 67,241 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 59,707 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 59,707 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,970 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,753 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 40,753 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,568 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,328 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 28,326 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 24,137 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 17,569 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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T166 STA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T166 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 T166 STA registered?

T166 STA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 March 1999.

Is T166 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T166 STA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T166 STA have outstanding finance?

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