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T271 BPO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,309 mi
Last recorded97,309 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT271 BPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 97,309 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 93,314 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 93,314 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 88,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 84,611 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 79,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front jacking rubber missing

Pass 10 May 2013 75,778 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 71,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 71,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,155 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 65,087 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 65,087 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 61,425 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to come away from plate

cover missing on n/s/r seat belt stork

heat cover around centre exhaust box rusting away

rear wiper blade split

tyre wear on o/s/f inner edge poss tracking out

Fail 28 Mar 2009 61,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

backing on rear n/plate starting to come away from plate

cover missing on n/s/r seat belt stork

heat cover around centre exhaust box rusting away

rear wiper blade split

tyre wear on o/s/f inner edge poss tracking out

Pass 6 May 2008 56,343 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,495 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm 195/50/15

Pass 3 May 2006 43,798 miles

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

no engine belly pan present suspect fitted as standard so assume missing

offside washer jet only one operational

wipers getting smeary

Pass 28 Nov 2005 41,333 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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T271 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T271 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.

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T271 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T271 BPO shows 18 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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