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T299 JBH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,998 mi
Last recorded61,998 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT299 JBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,998 miles

Spare tyre has a split in side wall

Fail 23 Apr 2018 61,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 59,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,949 miles

Offside Rear perished / slightly distorted tread

Fail 14 Apr 2016 55,949 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear perished / slightly distorted tread

Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,681 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,929 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 49,929 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,842 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 46,842 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,978 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 40,743 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2011 40,743 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 38,054 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,850 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 34,826 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,044 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 32,044 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,549 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,504 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 26,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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T299 JBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T299 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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What year was T299 JBH registered?

T299 JBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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