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T263 BPO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,563 mi
Last recorded106,563 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT263 BPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 106,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 91,594 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 82,201 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 76,941 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 76,941 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 62,419 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cover sills fitted & under body shields full inspection not possible

Pass 28 Jun 2006 54,217 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 48,657 miles

1. Nsf & Osf brake discs are worn to wear indicators & corroded †2. Slight play in steering †3. Complete undertray fitted making detailed inspection impossible

Fail 28 Jul 2005 48,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

1. nsf & osf brake discs are worn to wear indicators & corroded †2. Some play in steering †3. Front brake pads low †4. complete undertray fitted making detailed examination impossible

5. nsf brake flexi hose is perrished †6. nsr & osr brake flexi hoses perrished

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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T263 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T263 BPO, 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 T263 BPO registered?

T263 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T263 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T263 BPO shows 9 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.

Does T263 BPO have outstanding finance?

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