MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated
nearside front driveshaft inner boot insecure
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
center brake light not working
front number plate slightly damaged
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
center brake light not working
front number plate slightly damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T42 DCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 T42 DCY, 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 T42 DCY registered?
T42 DCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 1999.
Is T42 DCY safe to buy?
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