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T36 MBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,448 mi
Last recorded130,448 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT36 MBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 130,448 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 121,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 121,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 115,786 miles

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

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering stiff

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 May 2012 115,786 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering stiff

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2011 100,872 miles

damage on alloys dents and scratchers on n/s oil on engine play in steering column exhaust corroding n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 11 Apr 2011 100,604 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

damage on alloys dents and scratchers on n/s oil on engine play in steering column exhaust corroding n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2010 93,295 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 80,197 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 May 2008 68,333 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 59,770 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 53,708 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 53,708 miles

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

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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T36 MBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T36 MBJ, 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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T36 MBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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