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T850 SFG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,244 mi
Last recorded126,244 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT850 SFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 126,244 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 120,971 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 113,482 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box outer case corroded

nsr tyre slightly worn on outer edge

slight inner steering rack joint play

Pass 26 Feb 2013 106,777 miles

exhaust corroded

front number plate poor condition

sills slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,648 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit on edges

Front number plate in poor condtion

Fail 2 Feb 2012 98,631 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front tyres worn close to limit on edges

Front number plate in poor condtion

Pass 11 Feb 2011 90,449 miles

Front number plate in poor condtion

Pass 19 Feb 2010 83,853 miles

Both rear coil springs lower rubber covers poor condition

brake fluid low

front brake discs + pads very low

front flexis starting to crack

nsr tyre getting low on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 19 Feb 2010 83,853 miles

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

brake fluid low

front brake discs + pads very low

front flexis starting to crack

nsr tyre getting low on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2009 74,159 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 61,985 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 53,199 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 48,526 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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T850 SFG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T850 SFG, 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 T850 SFG registered?

T850 SFG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T850 SFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T850 SFG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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