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T280 PKM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,347 mi
Last recorded123,347 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 PKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 123,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drivers Door Hinge Damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 123,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drivers Door Hinge Damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 23,320 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2017 123,314 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 123,314 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 123,005 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 108,804 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 108,804 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 89,448 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 89,448 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 88,559 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear tyres showing age

Pass 2 Oct 2012 88,559 miles

rear tyres showing age

Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,673 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 81,435 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 79,013 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 79,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 77,558 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 77,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 75,437 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 75,432 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 70,794 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 63,569 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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T280 PKM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T280 PKM, 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 T280 PKM registered?

T280 PKM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T280 PKM shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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