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T332 BTR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,584 mi
Last recorded93,584 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT332 BTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 93,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2012 89,856 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 89,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 86,583 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 86,583 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 82,206 miles

gearbox oil leaks

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2009 77,721 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 71,051 miles

exhaaust box corroding.

nearside rear jacking point block missing.

Fail 25 Feb 2008 71,051 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaaust box corroding.

nearside rear jacking point block missing.

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 63,344 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 63,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 55,253 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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T332 BTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T332 BTR, 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 T332 BTR registered?

T332 BTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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