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T211 RVE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,214 mi
Last recorded72,214 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT211 RVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,214 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 72,214 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,841 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 69,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,846 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f headlight slighty lose

Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,895 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,210 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 52,210 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear washer not working

steering column slight hashness on lock to lock

Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,813 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 44,105 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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T211 RVE 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 T211 RVE, 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 T211 RVE registered?

T211 RVE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 July 1999.

Is T211 RVE safe to buy?

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