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T244 OOB

1999 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,259 mi
Last recorded49,259 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Atego177,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT244 OOB
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 49,259 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,813 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 46,813 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,558 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 45,278 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2013 44,302 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Side walls cracked on:- o/s/f, n/s/f and o/s/r outer tyres

Fail 30 Apr 2013 44,273 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,465 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 40,704 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 30,705 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 19,530 miles

oil build up aound inter cooler on o/s/ bottom pipe

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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T244 OOB is a 1999 Mercedes Atego in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 177,528 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T244 OOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes Atego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T244 OOB registered?

T244 OOB is a 1999 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T244 OOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T244 OOB 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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