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T522 UUP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,799 mi
Last recorded63,799 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT522 UUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 63,799 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,938 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 57,727 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,344 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 56,344 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 54,539 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,519 miles

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

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

Osf brake disc slightly corroded inner face

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,518 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 44,695 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,695 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,736 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 38,741 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 36,036 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 33,079 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 UUP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UUP, 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 UUP registered?

T522 UUP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is T522 UUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T522 UUP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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