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T797 RWT

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,109 mi
Last recorded88,109 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 RWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 88,109 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 88,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 74,718 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,121 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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T797 RWT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 T797 RWT, 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 T797 RWT registered?

T797 RWT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T797 RWT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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