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T32 SHC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,876 mi
Last recorded66,876 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT32 SHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,237 miles

Air bag light is on.

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 64,236 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air bag light is on.

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,274 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 60,273 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,638 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,526 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 54,524 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 50,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 46,290 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 40,103 miles

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

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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T32 SHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T32 SHC, 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 T32 SHC registered?

T32 SHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T32 SHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T32 SHC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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