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T679 RNJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,084 mi
Last recorded132,084 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT679 RNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 132,084 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly rusty. rear tyres side walls cracked slightly. under-trays & covers fitted unable to inspect some components.

n/s rear coil spring mounting (holding section) covered unable to assess

Fail 12 Apr 2013 132,084 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly rusty. rear tyres side walls cracked slightly. under-trays & covers fitted unable to inspect some components.

n/s rear coil spring mounting (holding section) covered unable to assess

Pass 10 Apr 2012 129,814 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 122,726 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 115,746 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 115,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 107,921 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 107,874 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside front tyre cut not deep enough too expose cords

Pass 20 Mar 2008 101,484 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 95,668 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 95,643 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 90,482 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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T679 RNJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T679 RNJ, 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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T679 RNJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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