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T68 RDK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

43,787 mi
Last recorded43,787 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT68 RDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2017 43,787 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut on inner side wall

Nearside wiper blade split at end and judders

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

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking on side wall

Rear exhaust becoming deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2016 40,787 miles

Front brake discs rusting

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

exhaust becoming deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2016 40,787 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake discs rusting

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

exhaust becoming deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2015 38,744 miles

front brake discs surface rust.

various brake pipes surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 35,271 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2014 35,271 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,827 miles

exhaust box deteriorated

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 31,827 miles

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

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

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

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2012 27,995 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 27,995 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,940 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 23,817 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 23,490 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 23,490 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 23,298 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 22,993 miles

OSF TYRE CONDITION POOR - SIDEWALL CRACKED / PERISHED

Pass 13 Feb 2007 21,976 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 20,783 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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T68 RDK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T68 RDK, 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 T68 RDK registered?

T68 RDK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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