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T236 ELR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,028 mi
Last recorded98,028 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT236 ELR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 98,028 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 94,528 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 91,892 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

osr tyre excessively worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2009 91,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

osr tyre excessively worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2008 89,526 miles

exhaust start to rust

Pass 4 Oct 2007 86,748 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 86,748 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 83,142 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 83,142 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 75,539 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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T236 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T236 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 T236 ELR registered?

T236 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 August 1999.

Is T236 ELR safe to buy?

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