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T34 ELU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,986 mi
Last recorded78,986 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT34 ELU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 78,986 miles

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

bonnet is dented

engine management light does not illuminate

o/s doors are damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,254 miles

n/s/r brake pipe rusting

n/s/r tyre feathering

o/s/f wiper splitting

o/s/r tyre cracking outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,836 miles

front wheels dented

nsr brake pipe corroded

screen chipped

wiper blades poor

Fail 12 Oct 2012 71,836 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front wheels dented

nsr brake pipe corroded

screen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 24 Oct 2011 66,394 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 66,344 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 66,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

can smell fuel but no leak found

Pass 12 Oct 2010 60,845 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 60,845 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,962 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 53,625 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 51,346 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 48,794 miles

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

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

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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T34 ELU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T34 ELU, 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 T34 ELU registered?

T34 ELU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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