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T965 VSG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,411 mi
Last recorded143,411 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT965 VSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 143,411 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2011 140,836 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 137,217 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 137,217 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust si;encer begining to break up

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s rear tyre flat

Pass 23 Dec 2008 132,604 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 132,604 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

N/S/R tyre cracking

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 128,324 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 123,351 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 123,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2005 118,543 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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T965 VSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T965 VSG, 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 T965 VSG registered?

T965 VSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T965 VSG safe to buy?

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