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T903 SWJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,794 mi
Last recorded94,794 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT903 SWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 94,794 miles

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

foglight telltale cover missing

n/s/f 2nd hand track rod end fitted slight play

underneath covered in covers

Fail 10 May 2011 94,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

foglight telltale cover missing

underneath covered in covers

Pass 7 May 2010 93,350 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 93,350 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 90,932 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 83,674 miles

DUE TO PLASTIC COVERINGS UNDER VEHICLE UNABLE TO CHECK COMPONENTS PROPERLEY

exhaust corroded

front brakes slightly juddering

Fail 16 Apr 2008 83,674 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front brakes slightly juddering

Pass 8 Mar 2007 75,605 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 75,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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T903 SWJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T903 SWJ, 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 T903 SWJ registered?

T903 SWJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 August 1999.

Is T903 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T903 SWJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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