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T699 DLR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,134 mi
Last recorded87,134 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT699 DLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 87,134 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 87,134 miles

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

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

windscreen cracked in zone b

Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,583 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 83,532 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 79,670 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 79,627 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 75,056 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 57,527 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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T699 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T699 DLR, 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 T699 DLR registered?

T699 DLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T699 DLR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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