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T265 FFC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,500 mi
Last recorded93,500 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT265 FFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 93,500 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 93,499 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 86,596 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 86,596 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,753 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 70,771 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 68,084 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Sep 2009 68,084 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,337 miles

nearside front brake hose cracking-not to core

Pass 21 Aug 2007 53,649 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 53,649 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 46,389 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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T265 FFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T265 FFC, 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 T265 FFC registered?

T265 FFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is T265 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T265 FFC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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