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T392 RAC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,340 mi
Last recorded72,340 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT392 RAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 72,340 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 72,340 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,219 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 68,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,960 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 60,955 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 58,980 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight free play in steering rack

Pass 23 May 2011 52,477 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 42,369 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 May 2009 32,697 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,467 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 22,803 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 22,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres splits in sidewalls. advise new

Pass 19 May 2006 21,358 miles

both front brake disks corroded on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2006 21,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front brake disks corroded on inner edge

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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T392 RAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T392 RAC, 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 T392 RAC registered?

T392 RAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is T392 RAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T392 RAC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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