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T865 SGH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,773 mi
Last recorded56,773 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT865 SGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 56,773 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 56,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,631 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 38,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear tyres cracking up

Fail 7 Jun 2012 38,979 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,021 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,307 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,341 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 25,341 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,284 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 22,718 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 22,718 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 21,076 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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T865 SGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T865 SGH, 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 T865 SGH registered?

T865 SGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T865 SGH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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