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T439 CSS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,972 mi
Last recorded87,972 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT439 CSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2011 87,972 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 86,625 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 85,190 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 85,190 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 83,137 miles

bonnet release lever broken

n/s/f door bottom hinge broken

spare tyre below 1.6mm tread

Pass 25 Oct 2007 76,547 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 76,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 62,235 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 48,119 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 48,117 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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T439 CSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T439 CSS, 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 T439 CSS registered?

T439 CSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 July 1999.

Is T439 CSS safe to buy?

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