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T343 VHO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,021 mi
Last recorded82,021 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT343 VHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 82,021 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,341 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 78,754 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 78,754 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014
Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2012 70,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

both rear tyres starting to crack around outer edges

Fail 20 Mar 2012 70,629 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

both rear tyres starting to crack around outer edges

Fail 24 Mar 2011 67,278 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,278 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 64,755 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 58,824 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,500 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 52,494 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,325 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,041 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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T343 VHO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T343 VHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T343 VHO registered?

T343 VHO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T343 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T343 VHO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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