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T662 RJE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,132 mi
Last recorded108,132 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT662 RJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 108,132 miles

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 108,132 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 95,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2013 95,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 85,204 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 76,049 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 76,049 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 72,303 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 72,261 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 67,623 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 67,623 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 62,996 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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T662 RJE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T662 RJE, 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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T662 RJE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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