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T790 BGN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,424 mi
Last recorded121,424 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT790 BGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 121,424 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 121,299 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 118,131 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 117,626 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,342 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 110,342 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 104,919 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 104,919 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 97,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 89,898 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 79,879 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 74,420 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 69,519 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 63,752 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 56,464 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 56,464 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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T790 BGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T790 BGN, 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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T790 BGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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