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T768 FFM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,132 mi
Last recorded113,132 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT768 FFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 113,132 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 109,142 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 104,641 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 104,067 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 103,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 100,294 miles

N/S beam pattern feint.

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 95,580 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 95,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 83,110 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 83,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 71,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 62,842 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 55,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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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T768 FFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T768 FFM, 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 T768 FFM registered?

T768 FFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T768 FFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T768 FFM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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