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T581 JCK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,380 mi
Last recorded42,380 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT581 JCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 42,380 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 38,921 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 36,888 miles

play/movement at o/s/f lower suspension arm balljoint

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 May 2018 36,343 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 36,074 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 35,745 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 34,872 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 33,713 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 32,611 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 31,140 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 May 2011 29,604 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,038 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 28,037 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,408 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 24,384 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 22,758 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 20,413 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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T581 JCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 T581 JCK, 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 T581 JCK registered?

T581 JCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is T581 JCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T581 JCK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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