MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,909 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Temporary fuel cap fitted
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged. †brake pad warning light on
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T257 ELU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 T257 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 T257 ELU registered?
T257 ELU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 June 1999.
Is T257 ELU safe to buy?
The MOT history for T257 ELU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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