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T981 GAN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,221 mi
Last recorded84,221 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT981 GAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 84,221 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 84,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 78,987 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,976 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,375 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 63,104 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 63,104 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 57,338 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,719 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 47,649 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 41,199 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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T981 GAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T981 GAN, 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 T981 GAN registered?

T981 GAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T981 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T981 GAN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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