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T53 TPA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,995 mi
Last recorded92,995 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT53 TPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 92,995 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 92,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,903 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 80,482 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 80,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 80,362 miles

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

Brake discs pitted slightly

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 78,446 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,505 miles

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

n/s/r & o/s/r springs corroded

wheel trims fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2008 72,505 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r springs corroded

wheel trims fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,129 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 47,804 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Maximum permissable wear to front brake discs

Nail in offside rear tyre tread

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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T53 TPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T53 TPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T53 TPA?

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What year was T53 TPA registered?

T53 TPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 June 1999.

Is T53 TPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T53 TPA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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