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T309 DLX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,599 mi
Last recorded101,599 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT309 DLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 101,599 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 95,101 miles

number plates faded

Pass 16 Aug 2007 92,127 miles

see previous advise sheet

Fail 16 Aug 2007 92,127 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2006 88,840 miles

Same advises as test number 794247726237.

Fail 15 Aug 2006 88,840 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust system rusty.

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread.

Slight increase decrease to rear brakes.

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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T309 DLX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T309 DLX, 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 T309 DLX registered?

T309 DLX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is T309 DLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T309 DLX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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