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T577 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,820 mi
Last recorded100,820 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT577 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 100,820 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 100,801 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,215 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 96,215 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 89,680 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 89,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 83,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 78,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2008 144,484 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 144,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 133,544 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 84,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2006 121,615 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 121,615 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

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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T577 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T577 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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T577 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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