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T216 ELR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,059 mi
Last recorded75,059 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT216 ELR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 75,059 miles

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

exhaust rear section deteriating

Fail 3 Oct 2012 75,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust rear section deteriating

Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,532 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 61,515 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,389 miles

both front tyres down to 3mm of tread

both rear metal brake pipes noted corroded

exhaust noted rusty in places

o/s headlight pattern noted poor

wear noted on both front brake discs

Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,105 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

exhaust noted rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2008 52,368 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 46,992 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 42,100 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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T216 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T216 ELR, 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 T216 ELR registered?

T216 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 August 1999.

Is T216 ELR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T216 ELR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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