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T988 TBR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,086 mi
Last recorded74,086 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT988 TBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,086 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 74,086 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,853 miles

light corrosion on both rear brake pipes going to the wheel cylinders

light splits in both front flexible brake hoses

Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,412 miles

corrosion on both rear brake pipes going to the wheel cylinders

light cracks in both front flexible brake hoses

Fail 21 Oct 2010 60,412 miles

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

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

corrosion on both rear brake pipes going to the wheel cylinders

light cracks in both front flexible brake hoses

Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,941 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 53,160 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 48,006 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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T988 TBR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T988 TBR, 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 T988 TBR registered?

T988 TBR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T988 TBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T988 TBR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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