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T512 CRF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,921 mi
Last recorded84,921 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT512 CRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 84,921 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 84,759 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

osf windscreen has scratching on wiper sweep

Pass 19 Dec 2013 78,445 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 71,568 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded and offside rear wheel arch also corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2013 71,477 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded and offside rear wheel arch also corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,796 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2012 65,796 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2010 56,755 miles

nearside reat tyre cracking heavyly

unable to fully inspect braking system , suspention mouthings and seat belt moutings due to plastic trims and covers covering most of the said items

Fail 11 May 2010 56,754 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside reat tyre cracking heavyly

unable to fully inspect braking system , suspention mouthings and seat belt moutings due to plastic trims and covers covering most of the said items

Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,956 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,250 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,495 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 46,702 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 46,560 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 40,498 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 40,498 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 40,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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T512 CRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T512 CRF, 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 T512 CRF registered?

T512 CRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 May 1999.

Is T512 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T512 CRF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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