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T734 VUG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,320 mi
Last recorded158,320 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT734 VUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 158,320 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 150,237 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 141,205 miles

front metal brake pipes corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2012 141,205 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front metal brake pipes corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 131,875 miles

o/s/f wheelbearing has slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2010 121,270 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 111,091 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 104,413 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 94,124 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 84,085 miles

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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T734 VUG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T734 VUG, 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 T734 VUG registered?

T734 VUG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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