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T773 BOH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,456 mi
Last recorded144,456 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT773 BOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 144,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake requirements just met

Pass 24 Apr 2018 135,106 miles

Rear handbrake stiff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 135,106 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear handbrake stiff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 121,884 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted not allowing underbody inspection

Fail 13 Apr 2017 121,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted not allowing underbody inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2016 118,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 118,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 107,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2015 107,662 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2014 92,637 miles

3 jacking point rubbers missing

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

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

front no plate damaged can be seen from reasonable distance

Fail 20 Mar 2014 92,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

3 jacking point rubbers missing

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

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

front no plate damaged can be seen from reasonable distance

Pass 11 Apr 2013 85,684 miles

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

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

exhaust box deteriated

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

one high level brake light bulb not working

Fail 6 Apr 2013 85,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

exhaust box deteriated

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

one high level brake light bulb not working

Pass 7 Feb 2011 79,283 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,078 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 74,145 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 74,145 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 67,261 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 60,889 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 54,231 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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T773 BOH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T773 BOH, 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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T773 BOH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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