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T711 RHJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,939 mi
Last recorded81,939 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT711 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 81,939 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 81,789 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,555 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 75,555 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 6 May 2009 68,319 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 68,318 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 60,523 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 60,467 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 52,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 44,792 miles

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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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T711 RHJ 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 60%.

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 T711 RHJ, 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 T711 RHJ registered?

T711 RHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T711 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T711 RHJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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