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T306 DCD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,930 mi
Last recorded100,930 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT306 DCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 100,930 miles

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

center box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2010 98,431 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dash odod bulb not working

srs waring light on dash

Fail 3 Nov 2010 98,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

dash odo bulb not working

esp/bas warning light on dash

rear wiper blade poor condition

srs warning light on dash

Fail 24 Aug 2009 97,182 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 97,182 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 93,123 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 93,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 87,524 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 87,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 87,395 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 81,620 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front flexi brake hoses perishing / cracking

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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T306 DCD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T306 DCD, 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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T306 DCD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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