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T79 ELR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,103 mi
Last recorded41,103 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT79 ELR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 41,103 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 39,695 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,311 miles

Surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2017 39,063 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 39,061 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,531 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 38,290 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 38,125 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 38,125 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 37,892 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,521 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,778 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 35,237 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,167 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,875 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,961 miles

rear number plate faded

Pass 28 Jul 2006 28,769 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 28,769 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 26,941 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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T79 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T79 ELR, 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 T79 ELR registered?

T79 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 August 1999.

Is T79 ELR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T79 ELR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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