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T79 RNS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,747 mi
Last recorded66,747 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT79 RNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,747 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,366 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 60,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 60,738 miles

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,632 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 58,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 56,141 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 53,808 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 53,801 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 51,908 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 51,908 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 48,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 44,703 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 40,818 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 40,818 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 36,885 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 33,061 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 RNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RNS, 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 RNS registered?

T79 RNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is T79 RNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T79 RNS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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