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T306 NLD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,086 mi
Last recorded85,086 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT306 NLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 85,086 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 79,811 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 74,222 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,469 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 59,469 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 64,460 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/side rear tyre cracking in tread

scuff marks on windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,323 miles

cracking on o/side rear tyre

scuff marks on front window

Fail 13 Mar 2013 59,320 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cracking on o/side rear tyre

exhaust deteriorteted

scuff marks on front window

Fail 14 Mar 2012 54,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,113 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,284 miles

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

o/s steering inner rackend has play in it

rear exhaust hanger burst

Fail 22 Mar 2011 49,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s steering inner rackend has play in it

rear exhaust hanger burst

Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,149 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 44,149 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,362 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 39,361 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,475 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 34,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,828 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,410 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 27,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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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T306 NLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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