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T256 JTD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,994 mi
Last recorded77,994 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT256 JTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 77,994 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 77,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate

slight damage to offside front road rim on inside

Pass 22 Aug 2008 75,782 miles

front number plate

Fail 22 Aug 2008 75,782 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate

Pass 12 Sep 2007 74,148 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 72,576 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 72,560 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 14 Sep 2005 70,668 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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T256 JTD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T256 JTD, 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 T256 JTD registered?

T256 JTD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T256 JTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T256 JTD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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