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T997 CMV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,800 mi
Last recorded100,800 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT997 CMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 100,800 miles

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

exhaust corroded/weak..

Fail 25 Jul 2012 100,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

exhaust corroded/weak..

Pass 30 Jul 2011 95,590 miles

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

Slight play in steering wheel

Pass 7 Jul 2010 90,130 miles

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

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 8 Jul 2009 83,574 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 83,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 80,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 80,674 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 76,848 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 76,848 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 73,570 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 69,555 miles

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

play to nearside rear suspension arm

scratch to windscreen

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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T997 CMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T997 CMV, 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 T997 CMV registered?

T997 CMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T997 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T997 CMV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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