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T581 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,708 mi
Last recorded99,708 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT581 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 99,708 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 98,557 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 98,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 91,052 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 91,052 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 84,258 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 74,056 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 62,381 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 62,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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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T581 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T581 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 T581 DLM registered?

T581 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T581 DLM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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