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A14 OBP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,255 mi
Last recorded130,255 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 OBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 130,255 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 122,510 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 116,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 116,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 108,989 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 102,439 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 93,723 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 93,718 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 77,975 miles

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

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

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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A14 OBP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A14 OBP, 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 A14 OBP registered?

A14 OBP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is A14 OBP safe to buy?

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