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T708 SPB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,600 mi
Last recorded96,600 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT708 SPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 96,600 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 96,600 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 87,588 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 87,588 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 79,989 miles

Top mount making slight noise but has no lift

Fail 3 Jul 2010 79,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Top mount making slight noise but has no lift

Pass 29 May 2009 72,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 29 May 2009 72,737 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 65,317 miles

condition of offside rear light lens

Fail 2 Jun 2008 65,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

condition of offside rear light lens

Pass 31 May 2007 56,729 miles

STRONG ADVISE - both rear tyres perished on tread and sidewalls also slightly mishaped

offside rear light cluster cracked

Fail 31 May 2007 56,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

STRONG ADVISE - both rear tyres perished on tread and sidewalls and also slightly mishaped

offside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2006 47,527 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2005 41,229 miles

both rear tyres cracked

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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T708 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T708 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 T708 SPB registered?

T708 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 July 1999.

Is T708 SPB safe to buy?

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