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T608 BVA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,123 mi
Last recorded107,123 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT608 BVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 107,123 miles

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Fail 22 Aug 2016 107,123 miles

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 104,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear shock absorbers weak , needs replacing

Pass 29 Jul 2014 87,599 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 87,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,295 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 73,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil filler cap of and found in bootom tray

Oil level low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 69,613 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

Fail 5 Jul 2011 69,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,596 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread.

Fail 8 Jul 2009 62,929 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r jacking point rubber pad is missing

Pass 8 Jul 2009 62,929 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r jacking point rubber pad is missing

Pass 15 Jul 2008 59,141 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 55,769 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 55,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 52,654 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 52,654 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes starting to corroded

rear exhaust box corroded †

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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T608 BVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T608 BVA, 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 T608 BVA registered?

T608 BVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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