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T294 LLS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,571 mi
Last recorded134,571 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT294 LLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 134,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 May 2016 134,571 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 125,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 125,317 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 123,311 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 121,474 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 121,474 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 119,873 miles

Centre and nearside rear seat belt stalk covers missing

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system corroding

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering slightly stiff

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate tarnishing

Slight corrosion to the offside and nearside rear sub frame mounting area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2012 119,853 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre and nearside rear seat belt stalk covers missing

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system corroding

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering slightly stiff

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate tarnishing

Slight corrosion to the offside and nearside rear sub frame mounting area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2010 117,289 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 117,289 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 115,116 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 115,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 112,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 103,437 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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T294 LLS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T294 LLS, 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 LLS registered?

T294 LLS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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