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BIG 3995

1999 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

412,338 mi
Last recorded412,338 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Atego177,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 3995
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 412,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

No reverse light

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 405,513 miles

Offside Front door hinge play

Offside Rear Upper brake /side light not working

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis on underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

load carry space at rear empty at time of test

no reverse light

slight air leak rear

Fail 9 Jun 2025 405,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Front door hinge play

Offside Rear Upper brake /side light not working

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis on underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

load carry space at rear empty at time of test

no reverse light

slight air leak rear

Pass 14 May 2024 395,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 395,016 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 387,881 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 381,228 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 375,879 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 370,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 363,410 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 353,936 miles

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 14 Aug 2017 353,936 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 345,246 miles

Nearside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator slightly corroded and offside front air chambers (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside rear (2.7.2a)

offside front tyre has slight age cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2015 341,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general corrosion front brake chambers power steering and compressor pipework

o/s front and all rear tyre walls perished

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 339,001 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 333,809 miles

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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BIG 3995 is a 1999 Mercedes Atego in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BIG 3995, 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 BIG 3995 registered?

BIG 3995 is a 1999 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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