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T579 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,547 mi
Last recorded65,547 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT579 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 65,547 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 65,267 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise on offside wiper blade split on ends and smearing slightly

advise on rust/corrosion on both inner body sills, unable to fully test due to plastic covers fitted

centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

nearside rear tyre nailed inner tread

Fail 16 Aug 2012 65,267 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise on offside wiper blade split on ends and smearing slightly

advise on rust/corrosion on both inner body sills, unable to fully test due to plastic covers fitted

centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

nearside rear tyre nailed inner tread

Pass 15 Aug 2011 62,342 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 62,342 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,151 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 59,151 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 52,986 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,120 miles

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

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

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

vehicle fitted full under gaurd

Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,413 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 30,911 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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T579 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T579 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 T579 DLM registered?

T579 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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