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T316 CLR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,539 mi
Last recorded68,539 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT316 CLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,539 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,728 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 53,141 miles

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

O/S/F COIL SPRING - lower coil broken.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,085 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 51,631 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 51,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 34,174 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 36,075 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,315 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 24,367 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 24,365 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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T316 CLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T316 CLR, 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 T316 CLR registered?

T316 CLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T316 CLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T316 CLR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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