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T522 RVA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,786 mi
Last recorded75,786 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT522 RVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2025 75,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective sleave split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated protective sleave split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,134 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,526 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 73,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 71,813 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 70,048 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 68,487 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 66,947 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 66,947 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 66,185 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 66,185 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 65,401 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres perished and lightly cracked

rear registration plate slightly insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2009 64,697 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 64,435 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 64,003 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 63,862 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 56,940 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 56,940 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 56,940 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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T522 RVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T522 RVA, 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 T522 RVA registered?

T522 RVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T522 RVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T522 RVA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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