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T281 HFV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,793 mi
Last recorded84,793 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 HFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 84,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,222 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,789 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,414 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 69,389 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,655 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 67,649 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,032 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 64,508 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 64,503 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,952 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 59,949 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,549 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 54,544 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 47,689 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,621 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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T281 HFV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 T281 HFV, 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 T281 HFV registered?

T281 HFV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is T281 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T281 HFV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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