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T981 DNV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,883 mi
Last recorded161,883 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT981 DNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 161,883 miles

sill covers /under trays

presenter adviced

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

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2016 161,849 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leak

sill covers /under trays

Pass 3 Sep 2015 153,991 miles

front sub-frame corroded

in front wheel arches brake pipes corroded

under body covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 153,989 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front sub-frame corroded

in front wheel arches brake pipes corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2014 146,084 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2013 135,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2013 135,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2012 127,397 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 118,132 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 109,519 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 109,519 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 101,571 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 90,970 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 77,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 69,672 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner face.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 58,333 miles

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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T981 DNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T981 DNV, 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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T981 DNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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