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T4 RFD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

111,143 mi
Last recorded111,143 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2007
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 RFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2007 111,143 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Dec 2006 111,383 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Dec 2005 105,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 105,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2005 12,275 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T4 RFD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T4 RFD, 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 T4 RFD registered?

T4 RFD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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