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T47 MEC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,856 mi
Last recorded98,856 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT47 MEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 98,856 miles

nsf tyre tread low

nsr tyre cracking and nail in tread

osf flexi brake pipe perishing

osr brake pipe rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2008 95,486 miles

exhaust generally rusty

nsr tyre cracking in tread

osf road wheel slightly damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2008 95,458 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust generally rusty

nsr tyre cracking in tread

osf road wheel slightly damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2007 92,018 miles

both front brake flexi starting to crack,exhaust system rusty, nsr tyre starting to cracking in tread

Fail 1 Dec 2007 91,928 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

both front brake flexi starting to crack,exhaust system rusty, nsr tyre starting to cracking in tread

Pass 6 Dec 2006 87,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr brake pipe lightly corroded †both front brake flexi starting to crack

nsr tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 Oct 2005 78,935 miles

front pads are getting low

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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T47 MEC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T47 MEC, 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 T47 MEC registered?

T47 MEC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T47 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T47 MEC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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