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T213 JGF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

147,150 mi
Last recorded147,150 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT213 JGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 147,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 147,150 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 142,578 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 136,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 129,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge/ on 2.5mm tread and/ nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 127,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 127,809 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 124,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes to brake hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer and bracket broken

Pass 25 Jul 2017 122,872 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded and bracket broken

Pass 21 Jul 2016 119,624 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes surface.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 110,023 miles

Exhaust tailbox corroding

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front washerjets partially blocked

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 110,023 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front washerjets partially blocked

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

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

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

exhaust tailbox corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2014 100,741 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 100,725 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,336 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

nearside repeter light lens missing.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 91,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

nearside repeter light lens missing.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 82,649 miles

air bag light on dash staying on.

exhaust centre silencer corroded.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 82,649 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on dash staying on.

exhaust centre silencer corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 71,016 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 71,016 miles

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

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

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

air bag light staying on.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 56,218 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO CRACK.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR INNER EDGE.

Fail 13 Jan 2010 56,218 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO CRACK.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR INNER EDGE.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 59,113 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 59,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 57,482 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 57,482 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 52,963 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 52,961 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 48,047 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 43,966 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 43,965 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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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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T213 JGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 T213 JGF, 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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T213 JGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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