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T868 DBD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,426 mi
Last recorded71,426 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT868 DBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,426 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,408 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 67,747 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 67,587 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar drop link jumpimg around when in operation

offside front anti roll bar drop links noisey when in operation

Pass 1 Dec 2009 59,064 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 50,861 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 50,861 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 45,652 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 40,838 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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T868 DBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T868 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T868 DBD registered?

T868 DBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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