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T557 MBC

1999 Mercedes A140 Classic

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,578 mi
Last recorded76,578 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes A140 Classic63,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT557 MBC
MakeMercedes
ModelA140 Classic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 76,578 miles

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

offside rear coil spring locators damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2008 69,331 miles

1) tyres 195 50 15 2) wheel trims underbody and outer sill covers fitted 3) n/s and o/s front brake hoses perished and splitting

Fail 9 Jan 2008 69,331 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1) tyres 195 50 15 2) wheel trims underbody and outer sill covers fitted 3) n/s and o/s front brake hoses perished and splitting

Pass 13 Jan 2007 60,829 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 51,267 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes A140 Classic?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,629
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Stop lamp not working 20
coil spring incomplete 20
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T557 MBC is a 1999 Mercedes A140 Classic in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes A140 Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 63,345 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes A140 Classic fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T557 MBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes A140 Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes A140 Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T557 MBC registered?

T557 MBC is a 1999 Mercedes A140 Classic, first registered on 9 August 1999.

Is T557 MBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T557 MBC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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