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T704 RDE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,029 mi
Last recorded67,029 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT704 RDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2011 67,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 67,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 57,652 miles

Offside Inner Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 57,649 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,988 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 47,988 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,892 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,544 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 30,347 miles

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

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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T704 RDE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T704 RDE, 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 T704 RDE registered?

T704 RDE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is T704 RDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T704 RDE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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