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T263 DVV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,142 mi
Last recorded67,142 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT263 DVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 67,142 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 67,137 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 61,691 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 57,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 56,798 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

light switch

Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,322 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 55,251 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 54,944 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 54,944 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 54,376 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,449 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 53,437 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 52,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 52,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2010 49,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 46,123 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 43,981 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 40,330 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 37,343 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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T263 DVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T263 DVV, 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 T263 DVV registered?

T263 DVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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