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T870 AMO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,595 mi
Last recorded110,595 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT870 AMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 110,595 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 110,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 105,197 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear inner seals slightly corroded but not excessive

Pass 18 Mar 2014 97,595 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 94,397 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 87,449 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 83,401 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 83,401 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 80,678 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 77,380 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 74,546 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 74,545 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 70,940 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 70,940 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 65,299 miles

slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall.

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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T870 AMO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T870 AMO, 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 T870 AMO registered?

T870 AMO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T870 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T870 AMO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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