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T443 ROU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,013 mi
Last recorded76,013 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT443 ROU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 76,013 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 74,478 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 75,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 75,382 miles

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

o/s/f tyre near limit,o/s/r tyre low on pressure

Fail 27 Nov 2007 75,378 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

o/s/f tyre near limit,o/s/r tyre low on pressure

Pass 17 May 2006 65,492 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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T443 ROU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 T443 ROU, 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 T443 ROU registered?

T443 ROU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T443 ROU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T443 ROU shows 6 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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