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T413 BFR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,317 mi
Last recorded100,317 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT413 BFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 100,317 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 100,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 82,701 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 79,613 miles

n/s/f drop link rubber split

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

rear coil springs bottom rubber seats worn

slight perishing to rear brake hoses

very slight play o/s/f drop link

wear to front brake discs

Pass 23 May 2008 74,608 miles

slight perishing to front wishbone front bushes

slight play nearside front anti roll bar drop link

slight steering rack/rod play

some wear front brake discs

Fail 23 May 2008 74,608 miles

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

slight perishing to front wishbone front bushes

slight play nearside front anti roll bar drop link

slight steering rack/rod play

some wear front brake discs

Pass 14 May 2007 68,459 miles

offside front anti roll bar link rod rubber split & slight wear (nearside front rubbers split also)

slight (front tyres) inner edges wear

Pass 12 May 2006 60,354 miles

front no. plate delaminating.

slight play in steering coloumn

spare tyre worn on edge.

Pass 23 May 2005 54,630 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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T413 BFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 T413 BFR, 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 T413 BFR registered?

T413 BFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T413 BFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T413 BFR 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.

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