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T889 RPB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,333 mi
Last recorded69,333 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT889 RPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,333 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 67,325 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,897 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,133 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,303 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 62,622 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 61,512 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,825 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 57,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate figures/letters slightly distorted.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,951 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 42,036 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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T889 RPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T889 RPB, 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 T889 RPB registered?

T889 RPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is T889 RPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T889 RPB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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