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T696 JKO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,984 mi
Last recorded71,984 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT696 JKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,984 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,204 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,584 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 65,584 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 56,950 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 49,820 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 42,865 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 42,800 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,456 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 34,456 miles

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

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

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

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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T696 JKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T696 JKO, 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 T696 JKO registered?

T696 JKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T696 JKO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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