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T971 STA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,058 mi
Last recorded59,058 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT971 STA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,058 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 52,919 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 47,889 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,716 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 34,349 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,806 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,043 miles

advise steering colume sligthly noisey

Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,080 miles

both front caliper carriers worn

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall splitting

uneven wear to rear tyres and perishing

Fail 1 Apr 2008 20,080 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

both front caliper carriers worn

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall splitting

uneven wear to rear tyres and perishing

Pass 23 Jul 2007 16,401 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 13,377 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 13,377 miles

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

Slight play in steering column

Unable to fully check underside and sills due to body covers.

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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T971 STA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T971 STA, 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 T971 STA registered?

T971 STA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T971 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T971 STA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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