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T980 DLT

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

65,752 mi
Last recorded65,752 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT980 DLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 65,752 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 65,752 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,742 miles

unable to inspect under floor components due to shields fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2013 64,742 miles

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

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

unable to inspect under floor components due to shields fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2012 61,733 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,906 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 58,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,240 miles

vehicle fitted with undertray restricting complete test of under vehicle items

Fail 14 Jan 2010 56,240 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

vehicle fitted with undertray restricting complete test of under vehicle items

Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,542 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 53,542 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,475 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 47,355 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 47,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 42,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2005 424,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear 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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T980 DLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T980 DLT, 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 T980 DLT registered?

T980 DLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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