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T961 JDP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,138 mi
Last recorded154,138 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT961 JDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 154,138 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear/offside rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished

off side front wishbone inner front bush deteriating

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

Fail 19 Jun 2017 154,138 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear/offside rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished

off side front wishbone inner front bush deteriating

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

Pass 20 Jun 2016 143,698 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 143,698 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded to excess within 30 cms radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 122,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear inner sill corroded advise attention

windscreen blades perishing

Fail 23 Jun 2015 122,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded advise attention

windscreen blades perishing

Fail 6 Jun 2014 122,840 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust starting to deteriate

nearside front tyre low outer tread lrgal border limit

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre low inner tread legal borderlimit

rear inner sills corroding advise attention

Pass 6 Jun 2014 122,840 miles

exhaust starting to deteriate

nearside front tyre low outer tread lrgal border limit

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre low inner tread legal borderlimit

rear inner sills corroding advise attention

Fail 8 Jun 2013 109,199 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front discs/pads wearing low

inner sills starting to corrode

rear exhaust is starting to corrode

slight play in offside front anti rollbar link arm

Pass 8 Jun 2013 109,199 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front discs/pads wearing low

inner sills starting to corrode

rear exhaust is starting to corrode

slight play in offside front anti rollbar link arm

Pass 27 Jun 2012 97,230 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 91,076 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 91,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 85,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 84,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,447 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,876 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 67,525 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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T961 JDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T961 JDP, 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 T961 JDP registered?

T961 JDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T961 JDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T961 JDP shows 18 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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