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T259 CRN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,200 mi
Last recorded70,200 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT259 CRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 70,200 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 69,240 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 69,240 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 68,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

bonnet is secured by the secondry catch,requires further attention.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 68,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet is secured by the secondry catch,requires further attention.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,133 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 67,133 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 64,552 miles

front & rear number plate letter & character has as a two colour shade

Fail 3 Jun 2009 64,501 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front & rear number plate letter & character has as a two colour shade

Pass 28 May 2008 62,884 miles

Nearside Tyre Has vChip out of Sidewall

Fail 28 May 2008 62,884 miles

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

Nearside Tyre Has vChip out of Sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 56,628 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 56,623 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 46,501 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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T259 CRN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T259 CRN, 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 T259 CRN registered?

T259 CRN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T259 CRN safe to buy?

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