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T529 JFC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,520 mi
Last recorded102,520 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT529 JFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 102,520 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED

FRONT WISHBONE FRONT BUSHES DETERIORATED

MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL DETERIORATED

REAR REG DETERIORATED

Fail 27 Jun 2019 102,520 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED

FRONT WISHBONE FRONT BUSHES DETERIORATED

MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL DETERIORATED

REAR REG DETERIORATED

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 102,189 miles

Both front tyres inner and outer edges slight worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2018 102,189 miles

Both front tyres inner and outer edges slight worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2017 101,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 100,851 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 99,953 miles

front wishbones worn

Fail 19 Jun 2015 99,953 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front wishbones worn

Pass 2 Jul 2014 99,162 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 98,659 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 97,816 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 96,972 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 94,884 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 93,374 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 91,730 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 90,485 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 90,485 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 89,165 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 89,120 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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T529 JFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel 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 T529 JFC, 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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T529 JFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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