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T259 MLD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,293 mi
Last recorded66,293 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT259 MLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 66,293 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 64,374 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 59,739 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 56,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn out on outer edge, Offside front tyre has slight wear to outer edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,166 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 51,166 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 49,389 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 49,386 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,011 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 49,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear tyre starting to perish & split

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,855 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 48,855 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 48,278 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,092 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 47,849 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 47,849 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,290 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 46,852 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 46,047 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 46,047 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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T259 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 T259 MLD, 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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T259 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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