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T895 BPO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

119,501 mi
Last recorded119,501 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT895 BPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 119,501 miles

fuel tank rusty !! Smell of petrol under car. !!

Fail 10 Oct 2014 119,501 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank rusty !! Smell of petrol under car. !!

Pass 14 Oct 2013 117,491 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 117,491 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 113,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear section deteriorated

front bumper bar not seated correctly but secure at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2011 102,999 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 102,995 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 May 2011 102,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 96,642 miles

Just within emmissions limits

Fail 13 May 2010 96,639 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Just within emmissions limits

Pass 7 May 2009 88,814 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 81,701 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Rear numberplate discoloured.

Fail 7 May 2008 81,701 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Rear numberplate discoloured.

Pass 2 May 2007 72,717 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 72,717 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Both front brake flexi hoses cracking slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 May 2006 66,677 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 66,677 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T895 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 T895 BPO, 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 T895 BPO registered?

T895 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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