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T568 BLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,359 mi
Last recorded93,359 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT568 BLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 93,359 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

offside front tyer cracking on sidewall

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,687 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 82,057 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 79,382 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 79,373 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2011 77,864 miles

drivers door mirror outer cover cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,692 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 69,141 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 69,141 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 62,234 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 57,173 miles

o/s rear seat sliders not locking

plastic covers fitted to sills. underside covered in plastic

Pass 6 Jul 2006 51,522 miles

advise main beam/dip switch is loose

Fail 4 Jul 2006 51,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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T568 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T568 BLJ, 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 T568 BLJ registered?

T568 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is T568 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T568 BLJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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