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T303 NLD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,740 mi
Last recorded70,740 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT303 NLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 70,740 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted restricting component inspection

Fail 6 Apr 2023 70,735 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted restricting component inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2022 63,464 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted restricting component inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2021 60,095 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 57,245 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust box corroded

slight noise at steering wheel

Pass 12 Oct 2018 52,957 miles

Centre Exhaust box slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 52,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust box slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 51,397 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 51,397 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 50,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 50,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,261 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 50,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect not dipping on switch (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,453 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 49,453 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 48,424 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 48,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 47,119 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,119 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 45,525 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,579 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 43,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,211 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 39,211 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,746 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,938 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 31,130 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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T303 NLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T303 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.

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What year was T303 NLD registered?

T303 NLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 August 1999.

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