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T68 BFJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

75,028 mi
Last recorded75,028 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT68 BFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,028 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush - deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush - deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 75,026 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam does not operate at all when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush - deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush - deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 74,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush - deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components - corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 74,713 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam does not operate at all when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective and no beam image visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush - deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components - corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 74,687 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 73,267 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 both rear (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion underside

Fail 14 Mar 2018 73,267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 both rear (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion underside

Pass 13 Mar 2017 71,255 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear lights (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,998 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 69,998 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 68,512 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 68,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,567 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 66,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,894 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 63,894 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 58,272 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 58,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,782 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 53,312 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,649 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 48,080 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 48,080 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 43,366 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 43,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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T68 BFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 T68 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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T68 BFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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