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T260 ACC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,814 mi
Last recorded104,814 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT260 ACC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 104,814 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 93,197 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 89,798 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 89,774 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 86,992 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs undercut

front subframe corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2011 86,992 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs undercut

front subframe corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 83,212 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 83,197 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 78,707 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 74,077 miles

front brake pipes start of corrosion

rear brake pipes start of corrosion

tail pipe has temporary support

Fail 15 Feb 2007 68,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear n/s tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Feb 2007 68,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear n/s tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Feb 2006 60,199 miles

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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T260 ACC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T260 ACC, 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 T260 ACC registered?

T260 ACC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T260 ACC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T260 ACC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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