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T306 UMV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,892 mi
Last recorded43,892 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT306 UMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2015 43,892 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 43,890 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,882 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 43,813 miles

advise front pads 4000 miles.

advise slight corrosion forming on front discs.

advise slight crack on front no plate.

advise vehicle been standing long time

Fail 26 Jan 2013 43,813 miles

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

advise front pads 4000 miles.

advise slight corrosion forming on front discs.

advise slight crack on front no plate.

advise vehicle been standing long time

Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,750 miles

advise both sides front indicators slightly white

Pass 22 Jan 2011 43,569 miles

advise middle box corroded.

advise slight crack in front no plate.

advise slight fading on rear no plate.

advise undershields fitted inspection difficult.

Pass 31 Dec 2009 43,276 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 43,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 43,189 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 36,117 miles

front brake pads low.

n/s/f tyre split on inner wall

o/s/f s/absorber damp

Fail 2 Jan 2008 36,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake pads low.

n/s/f tyre split on inner wall (not down to canvass)

o/s/f shockabsorber damp.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 31,563 miles

advise undershields fitted inspection difficult.

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 UMV 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 69.2%.

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 T306 UMV, 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 T306 UMV registered?

T306 UMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is T306 UMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T306 UMV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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