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BNZ 8039

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,525 mi
Last recorded85,525 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 8039
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2015 85,525 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

general corrosion on rear suspension

o/s/r tyre deteriated

reverse lights not working

Pass 11 Feb 2014 84,037 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 8 Feb 2014 84,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2013 82,392 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2013 82,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2012 81,072 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear sections of exhaust corroded

o/s/r light unit damage but working correctly

Pass 11 Feb 2012 81,072 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear sections of exhaust corroded

o/s/r light unit damage but working correctly

Pass 8 Feb 2011 79,252 miles

drivers wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Feb 2010 77,137 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 73,646 miles

front brake hoses perished.

rear exhaust section rusty.

Pass 1 Nov 2008 73,576 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres outer side walls are cut and the o/s is perished

underside of car is coverd by a large under tray

Fail 23 Oct 2008 73,576 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres outer side walls are cut and the o/s is perished

underside of car is coverd by a large under tray

Pass 5 Jan 2007 71,165 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 71,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside front tyre pressure low

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2006 67,912 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

power steering pipes are heavily corroded

ront subframe corroded

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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BNZ 8039 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BNZ 8039, 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 BNZ 8039 registered?

BNZ 8039 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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