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T797 SPN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,035 mi
Last recorded99,035 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT797 SPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 99,035 miles

N/S/R Tyre stepped on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 99,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/R Tyre stepped on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,969 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

One bulb not working in high level stop light

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 80,789 miles

Front number plate cracked

One high level stop bulb not working

Rear number plate delaminated

Rear number plate delaminating

Slight play in steering universal joint

Fail 17 Jun 2011 80,789 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

One high level stop bulb not working

Rear number plate delaminated

Rear number plate delaminating

Slight play in steering universal joint

Pass 30 Jun 2010 71,634 miles

Drive belt perrished

Front brake pads 70% worn

Front number plate cracked

Rear number plate delaminated

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 71,634 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Drive belt perrished

Front brake pads 70% worn

Front number plate cracked

Rear number plate delaminated

Rear wiper split

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 61,068 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Rear number plate delaminated

Steering uj notchy

Pass 2 Jul 2008 50,405 miles

Wipers juddering

Fail 2 Jul 2008 50,405 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Wipers juddering

Pass 29 Jun 2007 40,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,459 miles

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

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

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 SPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T797 SPN, 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 SPN registered?

T797 SPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T797 SPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T797 SPN shows 12 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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