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T62 STA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,037 mi
Last recorded111,037 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT62 STA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 111,037 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 111,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 105,825 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 100,259 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 94,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 89,004 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 82,631 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 75,999 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 71,123 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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T62 STA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T62 STA, 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 T62 STA registered?

T62 STA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T62 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T62 STA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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