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T730 LDT

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,606 mi
Last recorded84,606 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT730 LDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 84,606 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NOISE FROM STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN, WHEN ROCKED. MAY INDICATE WEAR/INSECURITY.

Nail in offside front tyre

ns mirror deteriorated.

park brake cable notchy.

Fail 17 May 2010 84,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NOISE FROM STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN, WHEN ROCKED. MAY INDICATE WEAR/INSECURITY.

Nail in offside front tyre

ns mirror deteriorated.

park brake cable notchy.

Pass 28 May 2009 80,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 May 2009 80,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,957 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 63,461 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 63,461 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 54,518 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 54,518 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 46,818 miles

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

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

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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T730 LDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T730 LDT, 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 T730 LDT registered?

T730 LDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 August 1999.

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