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T722 BLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,883 mi
Last recorded75,883 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT722 BLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,883 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 75,883 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,601 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014

Inner Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 72,726 miles

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

Inner Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,574 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 65,486 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 65,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2011 61,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 59,736 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 52,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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T722 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T722 BLJ, 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 T722 BLJ registered?

T722 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T722 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T722 BLJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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