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T551 CGB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,213 mi
Last recorded59,213 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT551 CGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2017 59,213 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 58,757 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (2.4.A.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 58,300 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 57,650 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 55,445 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 53,700 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,548 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,530 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,020 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,105 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 40,634 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 36,564 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 33,340 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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T551 CGB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 T551 CGB, 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 T551 CGB registered?

T551 CGB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T551 CGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T551 CGB shows 13 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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