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T824 UCS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,314 mi
Last recorded89,314 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT824 UCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,314 miles

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall worn

Fail 23 Feb 2011 89,302 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall worn

Pass 28 Feb 2010 79,711 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2010 79,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 67,810 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 67,810 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 53,260 miles

near side front tyre has slight nik in side wall

Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,659 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 38,996 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 38,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

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

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

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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T824 UCS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T824 UCS, 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 T824 UCS registered?

T824 UCS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T824 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T824 UCS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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