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B2 TSN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,103 mi
Last recorded112,103 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 TSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 112,103 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NSR tyre has a cut on inner wall

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 102,146 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 101,809 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 95,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads 70% worn

Fail 26 Jan 2011 95,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 87,540 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 76,773 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 67,772 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 58,104 miles

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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B2 TSN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 B2 TSN, 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 B2 TSN registered?

B2 TSN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is B2 TSN safe to buy?

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