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T324 LVW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,158 mi
Last recorded108,158 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT324 LVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 108,158 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 108,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 106,397 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 100,355 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 100,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2010 94,816 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 94,814 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 88,239 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 88,238 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 80,917 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 67,066 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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T324 LVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T324 LVW, 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 T324 LVW registered?

T324 LVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T324 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T324 LVW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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