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T869 FGT

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,586 mi
Last recorded71,586 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT869 FGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,586 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 67,655 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 67,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,454 miles

BOTH REAR PASSENGER SEATS HAVE BEEN REMOVED

Fail 7 Sep 2015 65,434 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BOTH REAR PASSENGER SEATS HAVE BEEN REMOVED

Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,235 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 60,470 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 59,238 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 57,081 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,148 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 49,695 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 49,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,372 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 45,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre split on sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,984 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 39,426 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 39,415 miles

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

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

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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T869 FGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 T869 FGT, 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 T869 FGT registered?

T869 FGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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