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T865 BTR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,900 mi
Last recorded66,900 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT865 BTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 66,900 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting rusty

surface corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe

Fail 18 Oct 2016 66,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust mounting rusty

surface corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,419 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 58,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,339 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 51,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,241 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 44,239 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front tyres cracked on inner edges .

Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,790 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 17 Oct 2011 37,439 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 34,204 miles

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

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 9 Nov 2009 32,297 miles

front discs slightly lipped

n/s/f tyre outer edge

n/s/r lense cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

tape on o/s mirror

Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,763 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,896 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 25,183 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 25,183 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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T865 BTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc 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 T865 BTR, 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 T865 BTR registered?

T865 BTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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