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T386 RMX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,048 mi
Last recorded80,048 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT386 RMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2013 80,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2012 76,089 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 74,252 miles

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight scratches to windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,806 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 65,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,403 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 57,403 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,675 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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T386 RMX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 T386 RMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T386 RMX?

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What year was T386 RMX registered?

T386 RMX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is T386 RMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T386 RMX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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