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T648 TBV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,226 mi
Last recorded88,226 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT648 TBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,226 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 88,226 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 86,191 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 74,891 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 718,410 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 64,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 64,935 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 58,234 miles

exhaust rusty

front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 24 May 2007 58,234 miles

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

exhaust rusty

front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 12 May 2006 47,152 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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T648 TBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T648 TBV, 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 T648 TBV registered?

T648 TBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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