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T861 VAM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT861 VAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2012

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 128,898 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 128,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 121,704 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 121,704 miles

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2009 108,932 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 91,629 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 75,764 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 64,251 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 64,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly perished

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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T861 VAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,689cc diesel 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 T861 VAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T861 VAM registered?

T861 VAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 May 1999.

Is T861 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T861 VAM 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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