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T540 JRD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,886 mi
Last recorded72,886 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT540 JRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2008 72,886 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 70,714 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 65,334 miles

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

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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T540 JRD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T540 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 T540 JRD registered?

T540 JRD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is T540 JRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T540 JRD shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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