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T689 GNV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,860 mi
Last recorded68,860 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT689 GNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 68,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,158 miles

N/S REAR TYRE TREAD PATTERN SHOWS SIGNS OF CRACKING

Fail 1 Aug 2012 63,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

N/S REAR TYRE TREAD PATTERN SHOWS SIGNS OF CRACKING

Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,967 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 52,747 miles

complete inspection of brake pipes not possible under trays covering

Fail 6 Aug 2010 52,742 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

complete inspection of brake pipes not possible under trays covering

Pass 18 Jul 2009 50,033 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 50,033 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2008 44,512 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 36,143 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,836 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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T689 GNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T689 GNV, 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 T689 GNV registered?

T689 GNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T689 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T689 GNV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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