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T768 SFG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,125 mi
Last recorded73,125 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT768 SFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 73,125 miles

rear axle n/s and o/s bush worn

rear coil spring slighlty surface corrosion

surface corrosion on exhaust

Fail 26 Apr 2024 73,125 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear axle n/s and o/s bush worn

rear coil spring slighlty surface corrosion

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 3 May 2023 71,451 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 71,445 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2022 70,066 miles

exhaust case corroded

Fail 9 May 2022 70,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust case corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2021 68,776 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 67,762 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges 195/50 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 65,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated becoming heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated becoming heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,770 miles

All brake hoses slightly deteriorated

All road tyres perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,546 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut on the tread

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,246 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,414 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,691 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,636 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,522 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,841 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,304 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,759 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,275 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 26,769 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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T768 SFG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SFG, 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 SFG registered?

T768 SFG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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