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T51 OKM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,746 mi
Last recorded96,746 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT51 OKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2009 96,746 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 96,746 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2008 88,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 88,667 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 82,755 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 82,751 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2006 76,859 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 76,859 miles

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

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

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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T51 OKM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T51 OKM, 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 T51 OKM registered?

T51 OKM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T51 OKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T51 OKM shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T51 OKM have outstanding finance?

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