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T779 GJF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,130 mi
Last recorded114,130 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT779 GJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 114,130 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 103,171 miles

High level stop has one bulb not illuminating

Offside front tyre tread low

Slight corrossion to rear wheel arches

Slight freeplay felt at steering wheel

nearside front tyre tread close to limit

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroding

offside rear shock damp

Fail 2 Oct 2014 103,153 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

High level stop has one bulb not illuminating

Offside front tyre tread low

Slight corrossion to rear wheel arches

Slight freeplay felt at steering wheel

nearside front tyre tread close to limit

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroding

offside rear shock damp

Fail 17 Oct 2013 92,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 92,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 86,106 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,440 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 76,440 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,302 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,794 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 58,773 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 58,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 55,476 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 55,476 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 52,791 miles

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

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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T779 GJF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T779 GJF, 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 T779 GJF registered?

T779 GJF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T779 GJF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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