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T451 BDP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,327 mi
Last recorded101,327 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT451 BDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 101,327 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to vehicle and suspension components

head light lenses cloudy

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2018 97,769 miles

Both Rear tyres are heavily cracking.

Exhaust corroded.

Fail 1 Jun 2018 97,758 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Rear tyres are heavily cracking.

Exhaust corroded.

Fail 16 May 2018 97,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central exhaust corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres has heavy age cracks

brake pedal soft

Pass 3 May 2017 92,668 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking on outer sidewalls.

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,612 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,545 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 91,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

damage down o/s, front bumper marked, wheels marked, drive mirror cracked, front pads getting low

Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,495 miles

rear steal pipes have surface rust some wear and play in anti roll bar bushes front disks worn

Fail 17 Jun 2013 86,495 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear steal pipes have surface rust some wear and play in anti roll bar bushes front disks worn

Pass 19 Sep 2012 80,942 miles

front brake discs corroding....

front number plate damaged , advise replacement....

n/s/f inner wheel rim distorted.....

n/s/r outer tyre wall damaged....

play in both front anti roll bar links....

wipers smear.....

Pass 13 Aug 2011 71,919 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge 7 has small cut in outer sidewall

slight movement in steering column top bush

Fail 12 Aug 2011 71,912 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge 7 has small cut in outer sidewall

slight movement in steering column top bush

Pass 23 Jul 2010 61,125 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 60,799 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,069 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 55,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 57,106 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 50,058 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 50,058 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,914 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 40,517 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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T451 BDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 T451 BDP, 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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T451 BDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 July 1999.

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