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T96 BRM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

129,433 mi
Last recorded129,433 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT96 BRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 129,433 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 129,386 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to abs module (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement stops during spin up check (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to abs module (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

injector seal leaking causing slight diesel leak

Pass 5 Mar 2016 127,914 miles

advise injector leaking

Fail 4 Mar 2016 127,914 miles

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

advise injector leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2015 125,252 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 125,252 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 123,304 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 123,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

195/50r15v

bonnet does not latch down onto primary catch

Pass 12 Sep 2013 115,616 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 115,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 102,768 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 102,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 95,426 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 95,424 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 87,655 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 87,644 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 86,538 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 86,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 84,425 miles

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

nsf road wheel very sligtly buckled

Pass 7 Jun 2007 79,414 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 74,268 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 74,266 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2005 67,756 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T96 BRM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 T96 BRM, 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 T96 BRM registered?

T96 BRM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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