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T402 DLP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,219 mi
Last recorded100,219 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT402 DLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 100,219 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS light displayed

bonnet stsay missing

both front brake disc rusty surfaces / edges / low level / worn

both front wipers smearing view

Fail 21 Dec 2011 100,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS light displayed

bonnet stsay missing

both front brake disc rusty surfaces / edges / low level / worn

both front wipers smearing view

Pass 29 Nov 2010 88,454 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 79,154 miles

SRS light displayed

rear brakes squeaking / noisy

Fail 12 Dec 2009 79,154 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes squeaking / noisy

Pass 22 Nov 2008 72,006 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 63,803 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 63,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 54,799 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 54,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 47,037 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 47,037 miles

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

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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T402 DLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T402 DLP, 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 T402 DLP registered?

T402 DLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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