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T233 BMO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,850 mi
Last recorded83,850 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT233 BMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 83,850 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 83,209 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 82,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 81,446 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 80,744 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 80,231 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 79,176 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 77,283 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 76,436 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 76,436 miles

Central Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,389 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 73,580 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 73,551 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,658 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 67,724 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 66,055 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 66,055 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 63,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 63,787 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 61,490 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 59,566 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,566 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 56,358 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,885 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 52,583 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2007 52,583 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

wipers smear slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2005 50,796 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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T233 BMO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 T233 BMO, 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 T233 BMO registered?

T233 BMO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T233 BMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T233 BMO shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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