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T243 NLD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,955 mi
Last recorded52,955 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT243 NLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 52,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre has a slight cut in sidewall

Fail 5 Jul 2013 52,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre has a slight cut in sidewall

Fail 2 Jul 2012 50,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 50,052 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,236 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 44,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,313 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,296 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,693 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,597 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,121 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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T243 NLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T243 NLD, 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 T243 NLD registered?

T243 NLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is T243 NLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T243 NLD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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