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T709 PCR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,566 mi
Last recorded83,566 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT709 PCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 83,566 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 83,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 73,624 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 73,624 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 67,367 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

o/s/f bumper damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2007 67,367 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wheel binding/ headlight loose/ bumper damage

Fail 30 Jun 2007 64,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

o/s/f/ bumper has a slight damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,781 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 51,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 41,211 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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T709 PCR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T709 PCR, 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 T709 PCR registered?

T709 PCR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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