MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge
rear tyres wearing on inside edge, n/s/f tyre close to wear markers
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear tyres wearing on inside edge, n/s/f tyre close to wear markers
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
large under shields fitted
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T296 DOY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 T296 DOY, 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 T296 DOY registered?
T296 DOY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 May 1999.
Is T296 DOY safe to buy?
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