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T276 SDV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,547 mi
Last recorded79,547 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT276 SDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2021 79,547 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded + bracket broken

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

O/S/R lamp damaged

Under trays & covers fitted / unable to examine properly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 77,759 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 77,759 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,397 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2019 75,397 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 71,341 miles

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

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

plastic under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,290 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 66,290 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,902 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,394 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,881 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 59,881 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,886 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,612 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,901 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,917 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,560 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,133 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 44,133 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 39,588 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 SDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SDV, 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 SDV registered?

T276 SDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T276 SDV safe to buy?

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