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T531 ARA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,683 mi
Last recorded77,683 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT531 ARA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 77,683 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear no plates slightly discoloured

Fail 28 Aug 2009 77,683 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear no plates slightly discoloured

Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,201 miles

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

n/s/f wing mirror cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2007 61,817 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 61,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2006 52,528 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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T531 ARA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T531 ARA, 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 T531 ARA registered?

T531 ARA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T531 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T531 ARA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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