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T48 RMC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,788 mi
Last recorded67,788 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT48 RMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 67,788 miles

mileage not illuminating

Fail 3 May 2013 67,788 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

mileage not illuminating

Pass 4 May 2012 59,500 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

car has accident damage

rear no plate fixing tight but no plate loose

Fail 4 May 2012 59,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

car has accident damage

rear no plate loose and screws are tight

Pass 7 May 2011 52,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both side front brake disc has slight corrision

Pass 18 Mar 2010 52,800 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 52,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 49,766 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,783 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2008 46,783 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 42,685 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 37,721 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 33,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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T48 RMC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T48 RMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T48 RMC?

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What year was T48 RMC registered?

T48 RMC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T48 RMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T48 RMC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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