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T43 ELR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,248 mi
Last recorded82,248 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT43 ELR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 82,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 82,248 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,778 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 72,493 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 68,804 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 64,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 61,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,592 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

both lower suspension arm front bush`s perished

plastic sill cover`s fitted

rear wiper split

slight side to side movment both front wheel`s

Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,060 miles

205/55r15 88v

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly and low on tread

Pass 17 Dec 2007 47,197 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 42,915 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 9 Dec 2005 37,022 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 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ELR, 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 ELR registered?

T43 ELR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 August 1999.

Is T43 ELR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T43 ELR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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