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T560 BDP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,780 mi
Last recorded198,780 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT560 BDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 198,780 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly weak

both sides front anti roll bar links worn

both sides front wheel rims slightly buckled

both sides rear metal brake pipes rusted to excess

offside front outer c v gaiter cracking to excess

some play in lower steering column couplings

some roughness in offside rear wheel bearings

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Fail 23 Jun 2008 198,780 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front shock absorbers slightly weak

both sides front anti roll bar links worn

both sides front wheel rims slightly buckled

both sides rear metal brake pipes rusted to excess

offside front outer c v gaiter cracking to excess

some play in lower steering column couplings

some roughness in offside rear wheel bearings

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Pass 28 Jun 2007 182,849 miles

both sides rear tyres worn to excess on inner edges

hand brake reserve travel low

nearside front rubber brake hose cracking to excess

nearside front shockabsorber worn to excess and slightly weak

nearside rear wheelbearings worn to excess with some roughness

offside front tyre worn to excess on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer rusted to excess

some play in nearside outer track rod end

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays

Pass 6 Jun 2006 154,701 miles

front no plate in poor condition

plastic covers over door sills

plastic under tray fitted

Fail 27 May 2006 154,684 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front number plate in poor condition

Plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle. Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully

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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T560 BDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T560 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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What year was T560 BDP registered?

T560 BDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is T560 BDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T560 BDP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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