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T289 LBC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,571 mi
Last recorded89,571 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT289 LBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 89,571 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 89,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 88,404 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 80,870 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 73,600 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 73,427 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,620 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 67,614 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 64,274 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 54,367 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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T289 LBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T289 LBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T289 LBC?

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What year was T289 LBC registered?

T289 LBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is T289 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T289 LBC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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