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T357 BTF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,684 mi
Last recorded72,684 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT357 BTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,684 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust mounting broken but still supported

Fail 28 Oct 2013 72,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust mounting broken but still supported

Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,446 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mout broken but still supported

Pass 3 Jan 2012 65,412 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 65,412 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 59,791 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,457 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 54,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,833 miles

strongly advise renew front no plate.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 42,895 miles

front reg plate deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2008 42,895 miles

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

front reg plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2006 35,580 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 35,566 miles

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

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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T357 BTF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T357 BTF, 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 T357 BTF registered?

T357 BTF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 August 1999.

Is T357 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T357 BTF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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