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T768 RCB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,624 mi
Last recorded79,624 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT768 RCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 79,624 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 May 2015 79,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 68,629 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear outer wheel arch's corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 65,286 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to both rear inner sills

exhaust system deteriorated

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,576 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 63,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 61,135 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,216 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 58,216 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,034 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 56,009 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,224 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 51,857 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 51,855 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,368 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 49,368 miles

Offside 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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T768 RCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T768 RCB, 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 RCB registered?

T768 RCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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