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T179 DBY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,448 mi
Last recorded130,448 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 DBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 130,448 miles

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

srs warning light on

Fail 20 May 2012 130,448 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

srs warning light on

Fail 14 May 2012 130,422 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2011 122,662 miles

wear front disc

Pass 1 Apr 2010 111,657 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 100,341 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

screen stone chipped

wear front disc

Pass 13 Nov 2007 85,271 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 74,959 miles

odometer light not working

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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T179 DBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 T179 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.

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T179 DBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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