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T279 NLF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,264 mi
Last recorded114,264 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 NLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 114,264 miles

corrosion on visible parts of nearside rear inner sill

front number plate damaged

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside wiper split on end

under tray fitted unable to fully test underside

Fail 5 Jul 2017 114,254 miles

Headlamp switch faulty dip/main switch wont stay on dip beam easily (1.7.1)

corrosion on visible parts of nearside rear inner sill

front number plate damaged

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside wiper split on end

under tray fitted unable to fully test underside

Pass 11 Jul 2016 112,890 miles

centre exhaust box deteriorated

front registration plate cracked

nearside door mirror missing

rear seats not fitted

undertray fitted unable to fully test underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Jul 2016 112,882 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

nearside door mirror missing

rear seats not fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2015 110,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage on nearside front seat belt webbing

damage on nearside rear wheel outer rim

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside rear brake pipe to cylinder corroded

offside rear seat not secured for use

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight wear in front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

wear in front brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2015 110,215 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage on nearside front seat belt webbing

damage on nearside rear wheel outer rim

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside rear brake pipe to cylinder corroded

offside rear seat not secured for use

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight wear in front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

wear in front brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2014 99,762 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front number plate cracked

nsf road wheel bead distorted

nsf road wheel different to rest of vehicle

Fail 1 Jul 2014 99,762 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front number plate cracked

nsf road wheel bead distorted

nsf road wheel different to rest of vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2013 85,682 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn/lipped

front numberplate cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2012 73,782 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 61,771 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,257 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

front brake pads worn low

wear in both front brake discs

Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,477 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,855 miles

Floor tray fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,446 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 43,668 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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T279 NLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 T279 NLF, 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 T279 NLF registered?

T279 NLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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