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T665 JCJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,554 mi
Last recorded80,554 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT665 JCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 80,554 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside and nearsidfe rear inner sills corroding not holed hard to see covers fitted

offside rear arch corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2010 74,820 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

under body trays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2010 74,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

under body trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2009 70,824 miles

exhaust rusty

under body trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2008 68,111 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust box in poor condition/corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2008 68,071 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust box in poor condition/corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2007 63,545 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 63,561 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING SEATING RUBBER IN POOR CONDITION

OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING SEATING RUBBER MISSING

Pass 18 Jan 2006 56,423 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear coil spring seating rubber starting to perish

offside rear coil spring seating rubber in poor condition

Fail 17 Jan 2006 56,410 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside rear suspension coil spring seating rubber starting to perish

offside rear coil spring seating rubber in poor condition

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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T665 JCJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T665 JCJ, 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 T665 JCJ registered?

T665 JCJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T665 JCJ safe to buy?

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