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T294 JMY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,112 mi
Last recorded87,112 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT294 JMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 87,112 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 87,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 70,451 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 61,817 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,896 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 56,896 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 49,476 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 8 May 2008 49,449 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

offside rear tyre wall cracking

the offside rear lower suspension arm bushes are worn

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under sheilds

Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,737 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic cover over door sills & under side of vehicle

Fail 27 Apr 2007 42,737 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic cover over door sills & under side of vehicle

Pass 23 May 2006 38,087 miles

both sides front brake hoses cracking to excess

nearside rear wheel rim buckled to excess

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays

Fail 10 May 2006 37,662 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bothsides front rubber brake hoses cracking to mexcess

nearside rear wheel rim buckled to excess

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays and sill covers

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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T294 JMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T294 JMY, 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 T294 JMY registered?

T294 JMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T294 JMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T294 JMY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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