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T139 BDP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

67,095 mi
Last recorded67,095 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT139 BDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,095 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 67,095 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 60,875 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 60,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 54,527 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 46,003 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 46,003 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 40,562 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 40,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,031 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 35,029 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,267 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 28,266 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,760 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 19,760 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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T139 BDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T139 BDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T139 BDP?

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What year was T139 BDP registered?

T139 BDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T139 BDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T139 BDP shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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