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T275 JBH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,441 mi
Last recorded93,441 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT275 JBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 93,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S & O/S BRAKE PIPES PROTECTED IN SEALANT

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre box detorioted & corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2014 93,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S & O/S BRAKE PIPES PROTECTED IN SEALANT

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre box detorioted & corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 88,097 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,185 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 74,972 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 69,619 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2008 65,381 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s mirror broken

Fail 12 Dec 2008 65,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s mirror broken

Pass 10 Jan 2008 58,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

offside front indicator slight discoloured

Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,506 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 47,884 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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T275 JBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T275 JBH, 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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T275 JBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T275 JBH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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