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T985 DNH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Purple Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,369 mi
Last recorded92,369 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT985 DNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 92,369 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 87,472 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,484 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 75,233 miles

25% imbalance on front brakes

parking brake performance 17% min'16%

Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,869 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,967 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 64,967 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 58,953 miles

n/s front tyre worn close to wear indicators

n/s rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 5 Aug 2009 58,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre worn close to wear indicators

n/s rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 30 Jul 2008 52,219 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 47,065 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 47,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

O/S/R tyre deteriorated on outer sidewall & nail in tyre (marked with chalk)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 42,631 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 37,318 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 37,318 miles

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

Nearside 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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T985 DNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Purple with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 T985 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 T985 DNH registered?

T985 DNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T985 DNH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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