1999 Mercedes A-Class 1.7L Diesel · T273 DLR
1999 Mercedes A-Class (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1999. Recorded mileage 98,153 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/10/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,153 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1689cc
T273 DLR Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2011
- 98,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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T273 DLR Mileage History
- 29/03/200643,384 mi
- 12/03/2007119,121 mi+75,737 mi
- 13/03/200859,210 mi-59,911 mi
- 24/06/200971,650 mi+12,440 mi
- 05/07/201088,092 mi+16,442 mi
- 11/10/201198,153 mi+10,061 mi
- 13/10/201198,153 mi
Average of roughly 9,883 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
T273 DLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes A-Class (T273 DLR) between March 2006 and October 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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