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T428 VEU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,368 mi
Last recorded80,368 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT428 VEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 80,368 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

offside rear radius bearing minor play

outer cv boot seaping

Pass 9 Jun 2016 75,871 miles

front cv boots perrished

Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,277 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,714 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 70,714 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,722 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyre cracking on shoulders

Fail 13 Jun 2013 65,722 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear and offside rear tyre cracking on shoulders

Pass 12 Jun 2012 60,943 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 60,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 53,311 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 53,310 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,323 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 52,323 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,192 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 50,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 47,058 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,474 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 39,824 miles

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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T428 VEU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T428 VEU, 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 T428 VEU registered?

T428 VEU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is T428 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T428 VEU shows 18 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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