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T302 NLF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,037 mi
Last recorded63,037 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT302 NLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,037 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has some cracks.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 63,037 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has some cracks.

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,213 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 59,417 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 59,417 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 57,419 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 54,958 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 54,958 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 52,948 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 52,948 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 51,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Spare wheel fitted to Nearside Front

Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,599 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing edges and close to wear bars

Fail 27 Mar 2010 44,578 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 5 Mar 2009 38,261 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,613 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 32,129 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 32,129 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Oct 2005 31,023 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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T302 NLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T302 NLF, 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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T302 NLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 August 1999.

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