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T152 GBD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,154 mi
Last recorded76,154 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT152 GBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 76,154 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 76,150 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust box very rusty.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 87,992 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 87,992 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,253 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,994 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 48,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,511 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,825 miles

n/s/rear tyre cracking and puncture repair close to sidewall

o/s and n/s/rear spring lower top hats/rubbers missing

Fail 5 Jun 2008 23,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/rear tyre cracking and puncture repair close to sidewall

o/s and n/s/rear spring lower top hats/rubbers missing

Fail 4 Jun 2007 22,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,524 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,262 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,262 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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T152 GBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T152 GBD, 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

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What year was T152 GBD registered?

T152 GBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T152 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T152 GBD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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