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T503 BFR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT503 BFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021
Fail 24 Nov 2021

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 98,951 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal has a lot of travel

steering column noisey but no play

Fail 18 Nov 2020 98,951 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pedal has a lot of travel

steering column noisey but no play

Pass 20 May 2019 85,535 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 85,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 73,759 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 73,759 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 63,341 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,272 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 57,272 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,380 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,907 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,362 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 50,671 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,796 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,097 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,387 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 47,486 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,749 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 44,368 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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T503 BFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T503 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 T503 BFR registered?

T503 BFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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