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T562 JTR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,680 mi
Last recorded93,680 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT562 JTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 93,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 76,668 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 76,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust corroded

Headlight beam pattern not sharp nearside

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 5 Nov 2014 74,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2013 71,236 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 65,725 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2011 56,035 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 56,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,961 miles

both front brake hoses perished

Fail 25 Sep 2010 45,918 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,360 miles

advanced corrosion to rear exhaust box

advanced wear plus pos. damage to o/s/r suspension rad. arm bush

cracks in tread of n/s/r tyre

light cracks in both front brake hoses

Pass 7 Jun 2008 32,622 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2008 32,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,904 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2008 31,887 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

tax disc holder has logo

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,937 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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T562 JTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T562 JTR, 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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T562 JTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 August 1999.

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The MOT history for T562 JTR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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