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T241 LAF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,367 mi
Last recorded180,367 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT241 LAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 180,367 miles

center exhaust box rusty, ok for mot.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 180,367 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

center exhaust box rusty, ok for mot.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 175,483 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 169,050 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 164,906 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 160,056 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 155,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 146,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 142,293 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 127,737 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 127,737 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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T241 LAF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T241 LAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T241 LAF registered?

T241 LAF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 July 1999.

Is T241 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T241 LAF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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