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T183 DUF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,549 mi
Last recorded104,549 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT183 DUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 104,549 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 94,195 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 94,195 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside rear seat belt stalks both have there plastic casings missing

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

Fail 11 Apr 2013 92,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside rear seat belt stalks both have there plastic casings missing

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

Pass 31 Oct 2011 91,869 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2010 91,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 79,890 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 79,890 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 78,823 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 78,823 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 70,557 miles

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

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

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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T183 DUF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T183 DUF, 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 T183 DUF registered?

T183 DUF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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