CarVerify

Free Car Check

T296 NLD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,770 mi
Last recorded55,770 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT296 NLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 55,770 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 52,925 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 50,168 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 47,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,027 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,422 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,605 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,071 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 37,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,463 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 34,452 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,368 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 32,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,865 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 26,948 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,677 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,254 miles

nearside front head lamp aim lower than offside

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer

offside rear tyre cracking on outer

Fail 9 Jun 2006 23,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front head lamp aim lower than offside

strong advise nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge start of tread separation

strong advise offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge start of tread separation

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T296 NLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T296 NLD?

You can check the full history of T296 NLD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T296 NLD registered?

T296 NLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T296 NLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T296 NLD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T296 NLD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T296 NLD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.