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T750 BVA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,516 mi
Last recorded121,516 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT750 BVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 121,516 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 111,166 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust center box outer skin deteriorated

front subframe corroded

rear seats folded down belts not checked

Fail 26 Oct 2015 111,166 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked bottom shockersober spring mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front brake hose to wheel cylinder marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal as travel

exhaust center box outer skin deteriorated

front subframe corroded

rear seats folded down belts not checked

Pass 27 Oct 2014 99,499 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rusty rear exhaust box

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 99,499 miles

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rusty rear exhaust box

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 92,882 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded and clamp broken exhaust secure

offside rear seat folded not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,882 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded and clamp broken exhaust secure

offside rear seat folded not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,297 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 87,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front tyres on 3-4mm

OSR brake pipe rusty

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 74,318 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 59,386 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 59,386 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,898 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 49,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,667 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 27,018 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 24,874 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 24,874 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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T750 BVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T750 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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T750 BVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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