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T59 BFJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,756 mi
Last recorded103,756 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT59 BFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 103,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system corroded

wiper blade mark on windscreen

Fail 1 Sep 2014 103,756 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wiper blade mark on windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2013 99,864 miles

o/s door mirror cover taped

o/s front wing slightly cracked

o/s wiper blade split on end

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

under body tray loose on retainers

Fail 3 Jun 2013 99,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

o/s door mirror cover taped

o/s front wing slightly cracked

o/s wiper blade split on end

under body tray loose on retainers

Fail 13 Feb 2012 95,674 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

anti roll bar link on n/s front deteriorating

n/s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Feb 2012 95,674 miles

anti roll bar link on n/s front deteriorating

n/s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Jan 2011 92,931 miles

exhaust silencer corroded

n/s front anti roll bar link joint cover split

Fail 11 Jan 2011 92,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

exhaust silencer corroded

n/s front anti roll bar link joint cover split

Pass 11 Dec 2009 84,395 miles

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

centre stop lamp has 1 lamp out

n/s front anti roll bar link lower joint cover split

slight play in steering when rocked at steering wheel

Pass 28 Nov 2008 78,321 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 78,321 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 73,119 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 73,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 59,572 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 53,471 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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T59 BFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T59 BFJ, 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 T59 BFJ registered?

T59 BFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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