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T468 GDM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,644 mi
Last recorded72,644 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT468 GDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,644 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s front tyres very close to legal limit of 1.6 mm

Fail 11 May 2012 72,499 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 60,344 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 51,286 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 49,600 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 47,700 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 44,838 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 44,838 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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T468 GDM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T468 GDM, 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 T468 GDM registered?

T468 GDM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is T468 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T468 GDM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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