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T309 DLY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,096 mi
Last recorded104,096 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT309 DLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 104,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily cracked.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under body covers fitted.

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 12 Jul 2018 103,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Dipped beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily cracked.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under body covers fitted.

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 100,341 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has cut inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,020 miles

front brake pads low

front lower suspension arms bushs spilt and perished

middle exhaust heavily corroded

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 21 Mar 2016 97,020 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

coil spring broken both fronts (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low

front lower suspension arms bushs spilt and perished

middle exhaust heavily corroded

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2015 93,504 miles

Centre exhaust badly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 93,504 miles

Centre exhaust badly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,585 miles

2x front coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight rattle from engine

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 88,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

2x front coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight rattle from engine

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 84,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine has slight rattle

Fail 18 Apr 2013 84,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine has slight rattle

Pass 17 Apr 2012 78,222 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box in poor condition

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,745 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 72,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 70,272 miles

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

corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

Fail 20 Apr 2010 70,270 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 22 Apr 2009 64,157 miles

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

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

front discs warped

o/s/r spring rubber split

Pass 22 Apr 2008 59,614 miles

rear tyres cracking,bald on inner edges,n/s/r on legal limit.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 51,373 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges.

n/s wiper smearing.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 41,829 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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T309 DLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T309 DLY, 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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T309 DLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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