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T988 YRE

1999 Mercedes Atego

Silver Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,335 mi
Last recorded91,335 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Atego177,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT988 YRE
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 91,335 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 90,565 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff pion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 85,836 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 83,427 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 80,079 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 76,706 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,465 miles

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 71,654 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 71,621 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,738 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 60,389 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread unevan wear

Offside Front tyre unevan wear

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 57,493 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 57,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has lumpy tread

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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T988 YRE is a 1999 Mercedes Atego in Silver with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 177,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T988 YRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes Atego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T988 YRE registered?

T988 YRE is a 1999 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T988 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T988 YRE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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