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T654 DBD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

183,516 mi
Last recorded183,516 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT654 DBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 183,516 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 178,951 miles

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

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

slight corrossion in offside rear brake pipe

Pass 23 Feb 2011 175,280 miles

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

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

slight corrosion in offside rear brake pipe going to flexible

Pass 13 Mar 2010 170,466 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 162,861 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008
Pass 13 Mar 2007 151,198 miles

advise front brake imbalance just within limmits 23 %

Fail 8 Mar 2007 151,120 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

foot brake has excessive travel

Pass 28 Feb 2006 141,941 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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T654 DBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T654 DBD, 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 T654 DBD registered?

T654 DBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T654 DBD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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