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T839 DLY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,992 mi
Last recorded79,992 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT839 DLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 79,992 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 79,992 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 73,634 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 67,540 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 67,540 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 63,612 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 63,612 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 62,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear coil spring distorted.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exaust box corroded.

steering system slightly rough.

Offside front shock absorber damaged.

Pass 9 Jun 2012 62,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear coil spring distorted.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exaust box corroded.

steering system slightly rough.

Offside front shock absorber damaged.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 60,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside front shock absorber damaged. (require replace)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 60,314 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside front shock absorber damaged. (require replace)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 58,464 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 58,464 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 56,141 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 54,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 49,238 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 43,923 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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T839 DLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 T839 DLY, 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 T839 DLY registered?

T839 DLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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