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T451 DLN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,431 mi
Last recorded93,431 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT451 DLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2021 93,431 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 91,823 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 85,872 miles

Central exhaust rusted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2019 85,865 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust rusted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 81,813 miles

Central exhaust box rusty

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 15 May 2017 77,161 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,777 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 69,087 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded through outer skin at mounting strap. ignition key stiff to turn (slight).

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

Rear wiper blade worn. front wipers noisy

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Apr 2015 69,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded through outer skin at mounting strap. ignition key stiff to turn (slight).

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

Rear wiper blade worn. front wipers noisy

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate water ingrest

rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,943 miles

Rear number plate deteriated

both rear tyres starting to perish and stightly feathered on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2012 55,692 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2011 53,143 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,143 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,137 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 46,727 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 42,403 miles

both front tyres split inner sidewalls

Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,382 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,898 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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T451 DLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T451 DLN, 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 T451 DLN registered?

T451 DLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T451 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T451 DLN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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