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T731 CRF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,645 mi
Last recorded146,645 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT731 CRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 146,645 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 146,645 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 144,059 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 6 Mar 2014 144,059 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 21 Feb 2013 141,459 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

centre exhaust box corroded

windscreen cracked in zone A BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 21 Feb 2012 137,746 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 128,465 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 122,866 miles

front flexible brake hoses outer casings deteriorating/cracking.

nearside front position lamp bulb fading.

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

rear exhaust deteriorated,recommend attention.

Fail 24 Sep 2008 122,865 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front flexible brake hoses outer casings deteriorating/cracking.

nearside front position lamp bulb fading.

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

rear exhaust deteriorated,recommend attention.

wipers smearing

Pass 26 Sep 2007 114,436 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 114,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 105,998 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 105,998 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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T731 CRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T731 CRF, 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 T731 CRF registered?

T731 CRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 August 1999.

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