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T42 PGP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,412 mi
Last recorded73,412 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 PGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2010 73,412 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

SRS light displayed

all electric windows in operative

Fail 24 Aug 2010 73,406 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

SRS light displayed

all electric windows in operative

Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,012 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 65,890 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 52,642 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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T42 PGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T42 PGP, 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 T42 PGP registered?

T42 PGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T42 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T42 PGP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T42 PGP have outstanding finance?

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