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T163 CBD

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,426 mi
Last recorded98,426 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 CBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 98,426 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 89,626 miles

front brake hoses perished

front indicators discoloured

front tyres worn low

rear reg plate deteriating

slight play in front wheels

Fail 13 Dec 2013 89,626 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake hoses perished

front indicators discoloured

front tyres worn low

rear reg plate deteriating

slight play in front wheels

Pass 11 Dec 2012 81,668 miles

front brake hoses perished

n/s wingmirror loose

part of centre stop lamp not working

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play to n/s steering

slight play to o/s steering

tyres worn low

Fail 14 Dec 2011 73,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 73,961 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 64,235 miles

movement in o/s wingmirror

slight knock in steering column

Fail 13 Dec 2010 64,235 miles

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

movement in o/s wingmirror

slight knock in steering column

Pass 15 Dec 2009 55,059 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 55,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,627 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,709 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 44,224 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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T163 CBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T163 CBD, 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 T163 CBD registered?

T163 CBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 March 1999.

Is T163 CBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T163 CBD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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