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T279 JAL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,745 mi
Last recorded86,745 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 JAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 86,745 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 84,410 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 84,410 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 74,197 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jul 2008 74,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jul 2007 66,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 66,547 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 63,208 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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T279 JAL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol 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 T279 JAL, 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 T279 JAL registered?

T279 JAL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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