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T784 VGA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT784 VGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

indicator stalk switch sticking slightly

Fail 26 Nov 2016

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

indicator stalk switch sticking slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2015 75,508 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 70,391 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 66,455 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 65,188 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 59,327 miles

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted

srs light on

Fail 17 Dec 2011 59,283 miles

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

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

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted

srs light on

Pass 22 Dec 2010 52,461 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 52,461 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 49,285 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 47,057 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 44,972 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2006 40,388 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 32,414 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2005 32,414 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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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T784 VGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T784 VGA, 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 T784 VGA registered?

T784 VGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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