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T172 DBY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,866 mi
Last recorded86,866 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT172 DBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2011 86,866 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 86,866 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 77,472 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 77,472 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 70,984 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 70,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 65,990 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low.

Fail 22 Feb 2008 65,990 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 61,301 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges

n/s/r tyre tread lumpy

plastic covers fitted to sills

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2006 59,840 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 51,033 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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T172 DBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T172 DBY, 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 T172 DBY registered?

T172 DBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T172 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T172 DBY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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