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T203 DBY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,345 mi
Last recorded90,345 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT203 DBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 90,345 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 84,737 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges!!!

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

Pass 15 May 2007 77,356 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 77,356 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 69,122 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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T203 DBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T203 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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What year was T203 DBY registered?

T203 DBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T203 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T203 DBY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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