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T432 VVX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,595 mi
Last recorded158,595 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT432 VVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 158,595 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 136,685 miles

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

rear section of exhaust in poor condition

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 6 Sep 2013 120,794 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 105,353 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 92,936 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 92,936 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 86,910 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 80,489 miles

offside rear tyre cracking up on outside edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 74,413 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 67,854 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 67,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 61,302 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 61,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 52,092 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 51,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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T432 VVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T432 VVX, 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 T432 VVX registered?

T432 VVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is T432 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T432 VVX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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