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T901 DLM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,500 mi
Last recorded41,500 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT901 DLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 41,500 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,533 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 76,124 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 76,073 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 76,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 73,032 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 66,391 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 66,388 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 57,326 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,450 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 48,450 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 39,552 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 33,716 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 33,716 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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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T901 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T901 DLM, 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 T901 DLM registered?

T901 DLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T901 DLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T901 DLM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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