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T303 VAP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,139 mi
Last recorded40,139 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT303 VAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 40,139 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 40,139 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 22,173 miles

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

osr lamp - glass cracked.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 22,173 miles

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

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

osr lamp - glass cracked.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,799 miles

NSR pasanger seat not able to engage lock position.

NSR tyre - 2 nails.

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

OSF tyre - cut on the outer wall- big lack of the ply cords protection.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 17,831 miles

2 nails nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,101 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 14,485 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 14,485 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2006 10,172 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear no plate start to get dirty

Pass 18 Dec 2006 12,520 miles

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

rear no plate start to get dirty

Pass 18 Jan 2006 11,260 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 VAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T303 VAP, 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 VAP registered?

T303 VAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T303 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T303 VAP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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