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T144 LBC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,658 mi
Last recorded78,658 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT144 LBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,658 miles

N/S/F Tyre has slight ripple on outer sidewall.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 78,417 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear spring lower mount broken/corroded partly missing

Pass 24 Sep 2012 74,218 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2012 74,218 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 69,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 65,642 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 64,842 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 58,644 miles

n/s and o/s rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2007 54,782 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 54,760 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 50,707 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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T144 LBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T144 LBC, 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 T144 LBC registered?

T144 LBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T144 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T144 LBC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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