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T424 UUF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,623 mi
Last recorded173,623 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT424 UUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 173,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 173,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 159,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 147,726 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 136,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 136,034 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 124,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 124,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 117,456 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 117,456 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 112,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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T424 UUF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T424 UUF, 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 T424 UUF registered?

T424 UUF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T424 UUF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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