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T308 LBC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,795 mi
Last recorded87,795 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT308 LBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 87,795 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 87,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,956 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2009 79,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 74,655 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 65,748 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 65,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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T308 LBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T308 LBC, 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 T308 LBC registered?

T308 LBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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