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T296 AKO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,885 mi
Last recorded60,885 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT296 AKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 60,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 18 Feb 2017 60,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed PERISHED IN TREAD (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Apr 2016 52,271 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 52,041 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,096 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,612 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2013 35,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 35,374 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 32,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,947 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 31,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

NSR tyre - nail, underinflation.

Pass 10 Apr 2010 31,125 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 31,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,946 miles

offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 20 Mar 2008 291,232 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,904 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,919 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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T296 AKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc 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 T296 AKO, 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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T296 AKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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