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T722 BVA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

168,851 mi
Last recorded168,851 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT722 BVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2017 168,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 163,239 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 163,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 156,861 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 156,861 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 148,413 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 144,231 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 144,231 miles

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 144,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and rear suspension area.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside dipped beam intwermittantly not working, faulty switch.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front door hindges and check strap require lubrication.

Offside sidelight in front fog lamp now working and sidelights both sides dim and poor.

Oil leak

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check condition of drums and wheel cylinders.

Recommend service.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 139,079 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

aftermarket hid headlights fitted

centre exhaust mounting bracket factured

Fail 23 Apr 2012 139,079 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

aftermarket hid headlights fitted

centre exhaust mounting bracket factured

Pass 6 May 2011 127,970 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 127,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak evident

Pass 25 Mar 2010 119,945 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 119,815 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 106,000 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 105,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 92,657 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 81,946 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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T722 BVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T722 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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T722 BVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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