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T62 BPO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,559 mi
Last recorded64,559 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT62 BPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,559 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 58,991 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 May 2012 58,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 55,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 52,229 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 48,214 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre deteriorating

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight fraying of drivers seat belt

Fail 11 May 2009 48,203 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre deteriorating

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight fraying of drivers seat belt

Pass 12 May 2008 43,442 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,491 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 37,491 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 324,223 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 324,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

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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T62 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T62 BPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T62 BPO registered?

T62 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is T62 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T62 BPO shows 12 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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