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T798 LRJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,145 mi
Last recorded134,145 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT798 LRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 134,145 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 133,180 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear jacking points missing

n/s number plate light dim

Fail 3 Sep 2021 133,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition too dirty to see though (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear jacking points missing

n/s number plate light dim

Pass 6 Oct 2020 128,782 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 128,690 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 116,932 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 116,932 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 99,938 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 99,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 95,014 miles

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)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 89,558 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 83,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 83,495 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 73,388 miles

Metal brake pipe at n/s/r has been cleaned and lubricated making true assesment difficult.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,287 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 73,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 70,576 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 62,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 55,246 miles

engine cutting out

Pass 21 Jun 2006 52,770 miles

both front tyres have cuts on inside wall but not down to canvas

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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T798 LRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 T798 LRJ, 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 T798 LRJ registered?

T798 LRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 August 1999.

Is T798 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T798 LRJ shows 21 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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