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T981 BPO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,372 mi
Last recorded121,372 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT981 BPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 121,372 miles

NSR tyre low in tread depth on the inner edge

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 10,621 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 99,145 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2012 99,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 95,020 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 95,016 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 91,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 91,055 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 87,294 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 84,927 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 77,210 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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T981 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 T981 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.

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What year was T981 BPO registered?

T981 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is T981 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T981 BPO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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