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T958 BJW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,105 mi
Last recorded127,105 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT958 BJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2021 127,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 124,135 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 124,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 122,110 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 122,110 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2018
Pass 22 Aug 2017 111,587 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 108,535 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 105,804 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 100,513 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 96,940 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 96,940 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 92,285 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 87,976 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 82,808 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 81,452 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2010 81,452 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2009 75,848 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 75,848 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 72,170 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 67,767 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 55,252 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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T958 BJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T958 BJW, 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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T958 BJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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