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T306 DLN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,865 mi
Last recorded90,865 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT306 DLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 90,865 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to rear inner sills

damage to nearside rear inner wheel rim

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 19 Aug 2013 85,904 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake pipe covered with grease

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2013 85,904 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake pipe covered with grease

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2013 85,876 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 5 Apr 2013 84,748 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 77,802 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,855 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 64,838 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 61,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 61,815 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 57,770 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

REAR FOG WARNING LIGHT POOR

n/s rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2007 57,770 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

REAR FOG WARNING LIGHT POOR

n/s rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Fail 2 Mar 2007 57,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 51,135 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 51,135 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front number plate startin to disfigure

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 DLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DLN, 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 DLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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