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T761 VJN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,093 mi
Last recorded158,093 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT761 VJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 158,093 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm

rear wiperblade split

reverse lights innoperative

Pass 17 Jan 2011 147,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

slight play in the steering

under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2009 132,546 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 132,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 132,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 121,609 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 121,609 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 106,771 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 94,847 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 81,514 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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T761 VJN 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 70%.

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 T761 VJN, 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 T761 VJN registered?

T761 VJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 April 1999.

Is T761 VJN safe to buy?

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