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T298 DOY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT298 DOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front (6.1.B.2)

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 69,216 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion exhaust silencer

Pass 9 Jun 2014 58,526 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 58,526 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,128 miles

o/s and n/s front antiroll bar links slight play in joints

Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,068 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,849 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing low on treadf

n/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 18 Apr 2011 52,845 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing low on treadf

n/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,020 miles

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

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

slight noise coming from n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering column

Fail 20 Apr 2010 51,017 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight noise coming from n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering column

Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,677 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 47,212 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,645 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2006

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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T298 DOY 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 73.3%.

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 T298 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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T298 DOY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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