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T691 SPB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,033 mi
Last recorded44,033 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT691 SPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 44,033 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged N/S/F + O/S/F Brake Hoses Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F + O/S/F Headlight Lens Cloudy - Weak Beam Patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F + O/S/F Lower Arm Front Bush's Degrading / Debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R Coil Spring Corroded @ Top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 40,745 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 40,745 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 39,815 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 39,815 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 May 2020 39,102 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 39,102 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 37,641 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 36,041 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 34,371 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 33,417 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,465 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 31,429 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 30,079 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 28,991 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 27,918 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 26,935 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 25,935 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 24,880 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 23,468 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 23,468 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006

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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T691 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T691 SPB, 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 T691 SPB registered?

T691 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 July 1999.

Is T691 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T691 SPB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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