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T961 BPO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,502 mi
Last recorded74,502 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT961 BPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 74,502 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2009 74,502 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2008 71,045 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 71,045 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

near side front tyre worn on edge

Fail 13 Nov 2007 66,873 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 66,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 62,350 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 54,418 miles

brake pad warning light comes on ,difficult to see pads clearly ,front discs lipped

Fail 11 Feb 2006 54,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 49,045 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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T961 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T961 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T961 BPO?

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What year was T961 BPO registered?

T961 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T961 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T961 BPO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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