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T481 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,212 mi
Last recorded95,212 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT481 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 95,212 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 93,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,766 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear corrosion on wheel arch

Pass 14 Sep 2018 89,280 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 87,692 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 85,902 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 84,047 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 81,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear and offside rear lower inner sills corroded and holed

rear floor trays fitted to rear of car making it impossible to check some areas under rear of car

Fail 28 Aug 2014 81,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear and offside rear lower inner sills corroded and holed

rear floor trays fitted to rear of car making it impossible to check some areas under rear of car

Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,717 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 77,872 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 76,263 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 72,782 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 71,907 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 65,024 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 58,124 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 52,101 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 52,101 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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T481 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T481 DLM, 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 T481 DLM registered?

T481 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T481 DLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T481 DLM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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