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T798 SOU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,727 mi
Last recorded136,727 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT798 SOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 136,727 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside mirror damage

Pass 1 Sep 2010 129,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 124,583 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 124,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 113,252 miles

BOOT LOCK FAULTY

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY SPLIT 195/50/15V

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BADLY DAMAGED - 15" STEEL

REAR WIPER ARM MISSING

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 195/50/15V

Fail 8 Jul 2008 113,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOOT LOCK FAULTY

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY SPLIT 195/50/15V

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BADLY DAMAGED - 15" STEEL

REAR WIPER ARM MISSING

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 195/50/15V

Pass 18 Jun 2007 110,124 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2007 110,036 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cut inner sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2006 102,445 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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T798 SOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T798 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

T798 SOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T798 SOU shows 9 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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