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T533 JRD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,969 mi
Last recorded115,969 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT533 JRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 115,969 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 2.5MM

BRAKE FLUID DISCOLOURED

CENTRE EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT WIPERS POOR

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED

NAIL N/S/F TYRE NAIL N/S/R TYRE NAIL O/S/R TYRE

Pass 14 Aug 2015 113,265 miles

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

rear exhust mount broken but exhaust still supporting

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2014 109,774 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in front subframe

cut across offside front tyre

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

number plates starting to deteriorate

offside front brake hoses twisted

rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate

rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear torsion bar and arms corroded

slight play in steering column

Pass 18 Jul 2013 107,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slight cut in tread

Fail 15 Jul 2013 107,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slight cut in tread

Pass 24 Jul 2012 102,074 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 102,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 97,767 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 13 Jul 2010 83,433 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 83,433 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 81,113 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 78,823 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 71,441 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 71,440 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 65,375 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 65,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Poss altinator bearings getting noisy †Front brake flexis small perish marks †O/S/F tyre on 1.6mm tread depth †Tyre size 195/50r15t

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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T533 JRD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T533 JRD, 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 T533 JRD registered?

T533 JRD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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