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T790 SET

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,117 mi
Last recorded59,117 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT790 SET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 59,117 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 47,183 miles

front subframe corroded

nearside front tyre inner sidewall perished

Fail 11 May 2018 47,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front subframe corroded

nearside front tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 24 May 2017 46,838 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 46,831 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 45,798 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front subframe corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 45,397 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

offside front subframe corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 42,363 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 41,253 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 39,863 miles

air bag light on

Pass 3 May 2011 37,247 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 5 May 2010 35,959 miles

air bag light on

Pass 13 May 2009 34,360 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 32,314 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 30,350 miles

air bag light

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 May 2007 30,347 miles

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

air bag light on

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2006 28,256 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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T790 SET is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T790 SET, 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 T790 SET registered?

T790 SET is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T790 SET safe to buy?

The MOT history for T790 SET shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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