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T151 SPB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,865 mi
Last recorded134,865 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT151 SPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2016 134,865 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

plastic covers underbody

Pass 27 Jul 2015 130,540 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 120,334 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 120,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 111,998 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 105,150 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 103,324 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 103,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 87,418 miles

Front anti -roll bar bushes has slight movement in.

Large plastic undertray is fitted,so full inspection of steering and suspension not possible.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 87,418 miles

Front anti -roll bar bushes has slight movement in.

Large plastic undertray is fitted,so full inspection of steering and suspension not possible.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 77,560 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 77,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 71,288 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 71,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 65,555 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 65,555 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 57,617 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

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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T151 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 T151 SPB, 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 T151 SPB registered?

T151 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T151 SPB safe to buy?

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