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T966 TVX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,430 mi
Last recorded142,430 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT966 TVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2016 142,430 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 140,730 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 139,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 138,295 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 136,543 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 May 2012 136,489 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 114,213 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 96,025 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 96,025 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 86,474 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 78,857 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 71,339 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 65,673 miles

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

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

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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T966 TVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T966 TVX, 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 T966 TVX registered?

T966 TVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T966 TVX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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