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T271 ATF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,145 mi
Last recorded107,145 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT271 ATF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 107,145 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 106,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 104,283 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 100,495 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 95,827 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 93,905 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

offside front lower arm front bush seperating

Pass 25 Jan 2010 91,884 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 88,388 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 88,388 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

centre exhaust box rusty

nearside front wheel is steel, all others are alloy

nearside rear light lens cracked

nearside rear wheel outer rim damaged

offside rear reflector partially taped across

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2008 83,248 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 76,616 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres unevenly worn, (out of balance)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 69,403 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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T271 ATF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T271 ATF, 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 T271 ATF registered?

T271 ATF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T271 ATF safe to buy?

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