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T536 RDL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,170 mi
Last recorded66,170 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT536 RDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 66,170 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 66,170 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 61,301 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,301 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 55,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,674 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 51,263 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 50,084 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 43,469 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 43,469 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 39,240 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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T536 RDL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T536 RDL, 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 T536 RDL registered?

T536 RDL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T536 RDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T536 RDL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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