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T916 BTR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,126 mi
Last recorded102,126 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT916 BTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 102,126 miles

both front bottom arm ball joints have play

centre box is corroded

plastic under body covers through out the vehicle

plastic under body covers through out the vehicle

rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 99,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box outer cover corroded

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 15 Jul 2015 98,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 94,910 miles

Center exhaust bracket corroded

O/R an d N/R shock obsorbers damp

Pass 11 May 2013 91,086 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 87,620 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 83,236 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 60,552 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 56,199 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish.

inner set of front brake pads getting thin.

Fail 6 Dec 2007 56,199 miles

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

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

front brake hoses starting to perish.

inner set of front brake pads getting thin.

Pass 9 Dec 2006 49,468 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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T916 BTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 T916 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 T916 BTR registered?

T916 BTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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