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T198 DLN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,117 mi
Last recorded91,117 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT198 DLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 91,117 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 88,896 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 84,190 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet release defective

Fail 7 Jan 2013 84,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

bonnet release defective

Pass 3 Nov 2011 75,883 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 75,883 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 73,161 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 71,418 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 71,418 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 64,205 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 64,205 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 63,203 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 60,835 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,835 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 58,884 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 54,393 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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T198 DLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T198 DLN, 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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T198 DLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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