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T530 SDK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,091 mi
Last recorded82,091 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT530 SDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 82,091 miles

all tyres surface cracking. front and rear suspension rusting, brake pipes rusting in places. . front brake discs rusting. rear service brake efforts slightly low. rear springs rusting

Fail 18 Sep 2020 82,090 miles

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

all tyres surface cracking. front and rear suspension rusting, brake pipes rusting in places. . front brake discs rusting. rear service brake efforts slightly low. rear springs rusting

Pass 9 Sep 2019 81,360 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,598 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 77,918 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 77,918 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe split (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,688 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,728 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 71,205 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,093 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,995 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,972 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,335 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 60,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 57,574 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 54,965 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 52,848 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 50,304 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 47,353 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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T530 SDK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T530 SDK, 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 T530 SDK registered?

T530 SDK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 July 1999.

Is T530 SDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T530 SDK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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