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T434 BFE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,030 mi
Last recorded95,030 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT434 BFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 May 2014 95,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2014 95,030 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 90,536 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 86,659 miles

cracking in n/s/r tyre

both front tyres worn on inside edge

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear rubber mounting deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2012 86,659 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inside edge

cracking in n/s/r tyre

exhaust rear rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2011 81,044 miles

spongy brake pedal alot of travel

Pass 14 Apr 2010 76,009 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 76,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 69,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 63,610 miles

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

n\s\r coil spring is corroded at top end

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle due to panels

Pass 11 Apr 2007 57,294 miles

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

n\s\f crossmember is corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2007 57,238 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n\s\f crossmember is corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2006 50,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

crack in n\s\r outersidewall

unable to fully inspect hand brake cable due to plastic covers

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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T434 BFE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T434 BFE, 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 T434 BFE registered?

T434 BFE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T434 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T434 BFE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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