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T304 VUM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,845 mi
Last recorded95,845 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT304 VUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 95,845 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 92,964 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 92,964 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 90,026 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 90,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 85,911 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 82,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2009 82,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 May 2008 77,914 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 77,836 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 May 2007 74,548 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 74,548 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 65,994 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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T304 VUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T304 VUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T304 VUM registered?

T304 VUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T304 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T304 VUM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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