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T250 ALO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,514 mi
Last recorded137,514 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT250 ALO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 137,514 miles

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

N/S/F tyre inner sidewall cut

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 137,514 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/F tyre inner sidewall cut

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 134,906 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 134,906 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 132,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Knock from steering column

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 20 Jun 2011 132,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2010 126,705 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 126,671 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake discs worn

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

knock from steering column

play in steering just within accepted limits

Pass 16 Jun 2009 112,535 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 101,627 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 79,968 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 79,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 65,882 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 65,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T250 ALO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T250 ALO, 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 T250 ALO registered?

T250 ALO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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