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T748 RMY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,605 mi
Last recorded135,605 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT748 RMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 135,605 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 129,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 124,829 miles

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 121,355 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 121,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 116,479 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 116,477 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 112,527 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 108,762 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 104,996 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 100,668 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 95,614 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 89,671 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 83,262 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 76,953 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 67,020 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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T748 RMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 T748 RMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T748 RMY registered?

T748 RMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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