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T239 DOY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,887 mi
Last recorded108,887 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT239 DOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 108,887 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 104,741 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 100,789 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 96,432 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 91,254 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 86,166 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 82,166 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 78,313 miles

both front flexys cracking

brake fluid slightly low

exhaust corroded

front discs and pads poor

most brake pipes corroding. unable to check all properly due to under body covers

osf indicator fading in colour

windscreen damage

Fail 11 Jan 2008 78,100 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 69,273 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 69,255 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 62,650 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 62,647 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T239 DOY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T239 DOY, 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 T239 DOY registered?

T239 DOY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T239 DOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T239 DOY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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