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T879 ATR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,645 mi
Last recorded71,645 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT879 ATR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,645 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,035 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,360 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 56,360 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,424 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,343 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,553 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,823 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 42,780 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 37,669 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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T879 ATR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T879 ATR, 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 T879 ATR registered?

T879 ATR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T879 ATR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T879 ATR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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