MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,487 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SRS light on
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T253 ELU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 T253 ELU, 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 T253 ELU registered?
T253 ELU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 May 1999.
Is T253 ELU safe to buy?
The MOT history for T253 ELU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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