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T226 DUF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,120 mi
Last recorded28,120 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT226 DUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,790 miles

rear beam axle and radius arms corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2011 25,757 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear beam axle and radius arms corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2010 24,460 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,948 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 20,745 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 20,736 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 18,408 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,994 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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T226 DUF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel 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 T226 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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How do I check the history of T226 DUF?

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What year was T226 DUF registered?

T226 DUF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T226 DUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T226 DUF 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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