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T521 GJF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,386 mi
Last recorded148,386 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT521 GJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 148,386 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 148,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 147,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 147,227 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 145,624 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 145,624 miles

Central Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear engine mounting missing (6.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 140,817 miles

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

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

under tray cover fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2015 120,728 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 120,728 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 117,454 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 117,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 114,228 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 111,359 miles

child seat fitted belt

Pass 3 Mar 2011 107,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2010 103,345 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 103,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 99,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2008 95,671 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 91,763 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 86,528 miles

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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T521 GJF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T521 GJF, 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 T521 GJF registered?

T521 GJF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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