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T43 DCY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,908 mi
Last recorded53,908 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT43 DCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 53,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Mar 2024 51,627 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 49,102 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 47,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 46,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 46,231 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 45,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 44,095 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 43,035 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,651 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,044 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,082 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,690 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,543 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 29,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,282 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,253 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,375 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,989 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 16,767 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,194 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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T43 DCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T43 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 T43 DCY registered?

T43 DCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 April 1999.

Is T43 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T43 DCY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T43 DCY have outstanding finance?

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