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T294 DLN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,144 mi
Last recorded86,144 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT294 DLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2014 86,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 86,144 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,815 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 71,812 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,367 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 66,189 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010
Fail 22 Jun 2010 61,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,826 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 55,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 46,951 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 46,951 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 39,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 34,518 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 30,360 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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T294 DLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T294 DLN, 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 T294 DLN registered?

T294 DLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is T294 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T294 DLN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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