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T308 NLD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,100 mi
Last recorded61,100 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT308 NLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,100 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 54,064 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 54,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 48,239 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 48,239 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,152 miles

SRS warning light indicate fault in system.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 43,305 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,009 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 42,332 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 42,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 40,426 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 40,426 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2005 37,455 miles

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 NLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 T308 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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What year was T308 NLD registered?

T308 NLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is T308 NLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T308 NLD 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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