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T601 BTR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,019 mi
Last recorded102,019 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT601 BTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 102,019 miles

n/s/r shock absorber leaking .......

n/s/r tyre worn inside edge .......

rear exhaust silencer corroding .......

Pass 27 Aug 2014 101,122 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 101,115 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear exhaust silencer corroding .......

wipers smear .......

Pass 28 Aug 2013 99,769 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 96,682 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 93,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 93,348 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 86,217 miles

smell of fuel under vehicle(no leak found).

Pass 26 Oct 2009 80,858 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 77,133 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 77,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 72,661 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 72,661 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 60,732 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 60,732 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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T601 BTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T601 BTR, 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 T601 BTR registered?

T601 BTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T601 BTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T601 BTR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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