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T197 AJM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,840 mi
Last recorded103,840 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 AJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 103,840 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 103,839 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

srs lamp on

Fail 12 Apr 2011 103,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine misfire

front brake discs worn

front brakes binding

handbrake warning light on dash

not tested rear seat belt no seats fitted

rear tyres cracking and in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2009 86,495 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 78,133 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 77,516 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 74,857 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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T197 AJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T197 AJM, 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 T197 AJM registered?

T197 AJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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