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T990 DLT

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,171 mi
Last recorded112,171 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT990 DLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 112,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2012 104,487 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 104,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 104,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Advise: Bare earth cables hanging loose under car, detached from gearbox.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 96,268 miles

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

may need tyre on the offside front before next mot

Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,268 miles

may need tyre on the offside front before next mot

Pass 10 May 2010 90,025 miles

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

front number plate delaminating

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

wipers poor

Fail 7 May 2010 90,022 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front number plate delaminating

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

wipers poor

Pass 6 May 2009 82,340 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 82,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2008 73,701 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 63,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 63,865 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 57,563 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 57,563 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 53,059 miles

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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T990 DLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 T990 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 T990 DLT registered?

T990 DLT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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