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A13 CUN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,969 mi
Last recorded80,969 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 CUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 80,969 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 80,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,723 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes coroding

both rear tyres cracking in tread

front brake pads worn thin

o.s.f brake pipe coroding

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o.s.f brake pipe rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2014 74,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o.s.f brake pipe rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2013 70,588 miles

backbox in poor condition

both rear tyres cracking in tread

full plastic undertrays fitted

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2013 70,588 miles

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

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

backbox in poor condition

both rear tyres cracking in tread

full plastic undertrays fitted

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2012 68,595 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 66,464 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 66,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 64,610 miles

both front tyres are low and edgy

Fail 14 Jul 2010 64,610 miles

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

both front tyres are low and edgy

Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,125 miles

full plastic covers fitted under car

Pass 14 Jul 2008 59,459 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 52,836 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 47,019 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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A13 CUN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A13 CUN, 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 A13 CUN registered?

A13 CUN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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