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T302 TFE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,559 mi
Last recorded162,559 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT302 TFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 162,559 miles

Brake pipes correded

F Tyres got cuts

Behind plastick trim brake pipes corredd

Fail 15 Sep 2011 162,556 miles

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipes correded

F Tyres got cuts

Pass 7 Oct 2010 147,907 miles

Brake pipes corrded

Exhust correded

Floor correded

Fail 7 Oct 2010 147,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipes corrded

Exhust correded

Floor correded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 136,123 miles

centre exhaust detiorateing

chip on windscreen

front brake hoses perishing

front subframe corrodeing

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

suspention feels slightly soft

Fail 1 Oct 2009 136,123 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

centre exhaust detiorateing

chip on windscreen

front brake hoses perishing

front subframe corrodeing

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

suspention feels slightly soft

Pass 2 Nov 2007 117,392 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 117,392 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 91,507 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 91,507 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 TFE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T302 TFE, 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 T302 TFE registered?

T302 TFE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 May 1999.

Is T302 TFE safe to buy?

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