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T481 LLE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,445 mi
Last recorded53,445 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT481 LLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 53,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 51,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 50,433 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 47,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid (7.1.2)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear door not opening from inside.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 45,525 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,087 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 41,087 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,828 miles

Sill covers fitted

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2011 39,446 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 36,982 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,982 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,898 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 35,833 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,940 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 30,148 miles

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,148 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 27,138 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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T481 LLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LLE, 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 LLE registered?

T481 LLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T481 LLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T481 LLE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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