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T245 HFV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

825 mi
Last recorded825 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT245 HFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 825 miles

corrosion present offside front subframe.........

Fail 19 Jun 2013 821 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion present offside front subframe.........

front disc pads...............

Pass 21 Apr 2012 70,552 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust middle box corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 70,549 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust middle box corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 64,088 miles

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 64,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,076 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 23 Jul 2008 54,059 miles

covers fitted to underside

front subframe corroded

sill covers fitted

underside corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,267 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 47,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 44,389 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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T245 HFV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T245 HFV, 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 T245 HFV registered?

T245 HFV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T245 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T245 HFV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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