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T229 PKJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,042 mi
Last recorded77,042 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 PKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,042 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 68,549 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,254 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,656 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 42,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre on line

Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,279 miles

n/s/f tyre on line

Fail 2 Oct 2007 37,096 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,096 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 31,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,301 miles

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

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

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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T229 PKJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 T229 PKJ, 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 T229 PKJ registered?

T229 PKJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T229 PKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T229 PKJ 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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