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T450 WPB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,134 mi
Last recorded177,134 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT450 WPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 177,134 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 166,158 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 156,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2010 151,277 miles

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

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

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

both rear springs bump stop insulators worn away

front brake pads look low

Fail 17 Mar 2010 151,277 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

both rear springs bump stop insulators worn away

front brake pads look low

Pass 16 Mar 2009 143,535 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 143,515 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 132,119 miles

front number plate water damaged

stone chips in screen

Pass 27 Mar 2007 121,428 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2007 121,428 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front number plate corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2006 108,286 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate staend

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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T450 WPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T450 WPB, 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 T450 WPB registered?

T450 WPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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