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T246 JMY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,377 mi
Last recorded87,377 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT246 JMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 87,377 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)

discs wearing

Fail 29 Sep 2012 87,377 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

discs wearing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 78,006 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,147 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 66,093 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 43,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 43,517 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 26,828 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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T246 JMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T246 JMY, 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 T246 JMY registered?

T246 JMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is T246 JMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T246 JMY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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