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T868 DLY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,369 mi
Last recorded77,369 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 77,369 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 77,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 74,078 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,930 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 70,926 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlight switch sticky

Fail 26 Feb 2014 67,874 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 67,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear light lens broken

Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,281 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 38,215 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,215 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 28,383 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,383 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,291 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,647 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 23,445 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 23,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,024 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 20,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 DLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T868 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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T868 DLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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