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T276 EGU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,192 mi
Last recorded109,192 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT276 EGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 109,192 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

one bulb inoperative in high level brake light - n/b should two more bulbs fail then an MOT failure will result

vehicle exhibits slight missfire

Fail 18 Oct 2011 109,192 miles

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

one bulb inoperative in high level brake light - n/b should two more bulbs fail then an MOT failure will result

vehicle exhibits slight missfire

Pass 18 Oct 2010 101,931 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 93,020 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 92,879 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 87,095 miles

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

Nearside front tyre just legal 1.6mm

Pass 12 Jul 2007 79,356 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 73,141 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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T276 EGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T276 EGU, 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 T276 EGU registered?

T276 EGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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