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T312 LLE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,731 mi
Last recorded72,731 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT312 LLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 72,731 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 72,731 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 71,420 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,420 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 70,295 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 67,964 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 67,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 65,650 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 65,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 63,601 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 36,601 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 60,167 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 56,455 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 56,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 50,816 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 43,474 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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T312 LLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T312 LLE, 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 T312 LLE registered?

T312 LLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T312 LLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T312 LLE shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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