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T292 DLY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,060 mi
Last recorded76,060 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT292 DLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 76,060 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 73,914 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 73,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 67,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front inner cv gator insecure

offside front inner cv gator twisted

oil and SRS light staying on

Fail 12 Dec 2007 67,408 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front inner cv gator insecure

offside front inner cv gator twisted

oil and SRS light staying on

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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T292 DLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T292 DLY, 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 T292 DLY registered?

T292 DLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is T292 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T292 DLY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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