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T605 DLO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,414 mi
Last recorded143,414 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT605 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 143,414 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 143,413 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 141,574 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 139,374 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 139,372 miles

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 129,776 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 118,502 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 110,905 miles

BONNET PULL LEAVER BROKEN

OFF SIDE FRONT WISH BONE FRONT BUSH SPLITING

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED IN TREAD

ONE BULB INOP IN CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT

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

REAR WASHER INOP

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

SLIGHT NOISE AROUND AUX BELT AREA

Fail 8 Feb 2008 110,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

BONNET PULL LEAVER BROKEN

OFF SIDE FRONT WISH BONE FRONT BUSH SPLITING

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED IN TREAD

ONE BULB INOP IN CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT

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

REAR WASHER INOP

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

SLIGHT NOISE AROUND AUX BELT AREA

Fail 27 Feb 2007 101,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake hoses perishing and cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2007 101,746 miles

both front brake hoses perishing and cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2006 90,206 miles

advise bonnet release lever broken

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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T605 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T605 DLO, 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 T605 DLO registered?

T605 DLO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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