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T256 LLG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,952 mi
Last recorded71,952 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT256 LLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 71,952 miles

under floor which is covered cannot be inspected duw to plastic floor covering

Fail 9 Aug 2010 71,952 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under floor which is covered cannot be inspected duw to plastic floor covering

Pass 13 Aug 2009 68,572 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s and o/s/f brake discs worn

n/s and o/s/r inner sills corroding

n/s, o/s/r and n/s, o/s/f metal brake pipes corroding

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2009 68,435 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s and o/s/f brake discs worn

n/s and o/s/r inner sills corroding

n/s, o/s/r and n/s, o/s/f metal brake pipes corroding

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2008 59,742 miles

n/s and o/s/r flexible brake pipes deteriorating

n/s and o/s/r metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2008 59,738 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s and o/s/r flexible brake pipes deteriorating

n/s and o/s/r metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2007 53,735 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 50,999 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 50,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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T256 LLG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T256 LLG, 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 T256 LLG registered?

T256 LLG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T256 LLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T256 LLG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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