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T266 JVH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,465 mi
Last recorded76,465 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT266 JVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 76,465 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe slightly croded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,250 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 69,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,116 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 61,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 55,548 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 48,053 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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T266 JVH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T266 JVH, 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 T266 JVH registered?

T266 JVH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T266 JVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T266 JVH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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