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T989 RGK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,110 mi
Last recorded64,110 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT989 RGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 64,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 64,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 59,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2012 59,465 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,914 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 50,241 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 50,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,441 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 38,634 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 38,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light comes on when pressing washer switch

undertray fitted to floor pan not allowing a full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,298 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 33,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Front brake pads worn very low

Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,620 miles

n/s/f tyre near legal limit.

perishing of o/s/r tyre.

unable to open n/s/r door from outside.

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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T989 RGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T989 RGK, 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 T989 RGK registered?

T989 RGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T989 RGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T989 RGK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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