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T905 ARA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,461 mi
Last recorded109,461 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT905 ARA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 109,461 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 109,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 97,517 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 87,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 87,881 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 77,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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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T905 ARA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T905 ARA, 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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How do I check the history of T905 ARA?

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What year was T905 ARA registered?

T905 ARA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T905 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T905 ARA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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