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T43 SGJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,043 mi
Last recorded84,043 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT43 SGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 84,043 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 80,041 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 72,211 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 64,254 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 56,763 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 80,971 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 48,907 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 43,745 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 42,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all tyres underinflated

nsr tyre - cracked outer wall.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all tyres underinflated

nsr tyre - cracked outer wall.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,204 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bend on the wheel(NSF) <outer rim>

nsf and osf brake hose limiter - split.

nsr tyre - cracked.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 41,204 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bend on the wheel(NSF) <outer rim>

nsf and osf brake hose limiter - split.

nsr tyre - cracked.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,094 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 30,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

1 upper stop light not working

Fail 14 Jul 2008 32,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,979 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2007 29,644 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 29,644 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 25,678 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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T43 SGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T43 SGJ, 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 T43 SGJ registered?

T43 SGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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