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T268 MAB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

188,517 mi
Last recorded188,517 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT268 MAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 188,517 miles

advise play in rear nearside radius arm bearings

advise play in rear offside radius arm bearings

Pass 25 Nov 2019 180,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 170,036 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 156,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 140,803 miles

child seat fitted to r/o/s

Fail 28 Nov 2016 140,798 miles

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

child seat fitted to r/o/s

Pass 23 Nov 2015 126,968 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 115,048 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 103,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 92,658 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,912 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,158 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 67,957 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 60,388 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 52,363 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 42,848 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 32,977 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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T268 MAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 T268 MAB, 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 T268 MAB registered?

T268 MAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is T268 MAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T268 MAB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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