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T904 OBV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,123 mi
Last recorded33,123 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT904 OBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 33,123 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 33,123 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,736 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe showing signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,189 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 29,065 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,583 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 27,583 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,700 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 25,700 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,646 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 23,646 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,974 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 21,974 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 19,926 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,802 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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T904 OBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T904 OBV, 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 T904 OBV registered?

T904 OBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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