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T96 SDV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,268 mi
Last recorded98,268 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT96 SDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 98,268 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2016 93,021 miles

Under Trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,503 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 82,705 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,122 miles

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 71,040 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 71,040 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 68,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

front brake imbalance 21%. limit is 25%

front number plate cracked

slight play in steering u/j

Pass 16 Nov 2009 66,407 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 66,407 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 63,315 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 63,285 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 59,818 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 59,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 57,134 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 51,487 miles

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

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

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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T96 SDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T96 SDV, 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

How do I check the history of T96 SDV?

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What year was T96 SDV registered?

T96 SDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T96 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T96 SDV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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