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T483 BPO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,076 mi
Last recorded58,076 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT483 BPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 58,076 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 56,912 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 56,912 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 54,729 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 52,401 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 49,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 49,082 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished outer sidewall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 47,396 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 47,331 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 47,328 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 47,128 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 45,007 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 44,985 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,060 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 44,060 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,954 miles

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

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

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

n/b rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 41,817 miles

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

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

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

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

n/b rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,345 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,283 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,296 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,778 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 32,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,538 miles

some play and knocking from column joints

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,027 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,031 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,710 miles

both rear tyres perisherd on sidewalls

Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,668 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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T483 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 T483 BPO, 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 T483 BPO registered?

T483 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T483 BPO shows 27 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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