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T172 HBW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,477 mi
Last recorded80,477 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT172 HBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 80,477 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2013 80,477 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 1 May 2012 70,937 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,442 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 63,292 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 63,292 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 57,847 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 512,760 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 512,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 45,550 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 39,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T172 HBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T172 HBW, 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 T172 HBW?

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What year was T172 HBW registered?

T172 HBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T172 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T172 HBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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