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T961 DNH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,170 mi
Last recorded185,170 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT961 DNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 185,170 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 173,620 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 173,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 159,833 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 159,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 144,046 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 144,046 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.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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T961 DNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T961 DNH, 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 T961 DNH registered?

T961 DNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T961 DNH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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