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T199 LJA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,104 mi
Last recorded65,104 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT199 LJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2012 65,104 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,104 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,564 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 60,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,484 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 58,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 58,141 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 55,027 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,143 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,781 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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T199 LJA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T199 LJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T199 LJA registered?

T199 LJA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is T199 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T199 LJA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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