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A13 KJA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,363 mi
Last recorded107,363 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 KJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 107,363 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

outer sills plastic covered and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 106,929 miles

Oil leak ()

outer sills plastic covered and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 106,929 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

outer sills plastic covered and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 104,774 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2016 104,774 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 102,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 3 Jan 2014 101,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 15 Jan 2013 100,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 12 Jan 2012 98,782 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 27 Jan 2011 96,708 miles

plastic covered sills

plastic under body covers

Pass 23 Jan 2010 946,801 miles

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Pass 23 Jan 2009 93,152 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 23 Jan 2009 93,152 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 25 Jan 2008 91,421 miles

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Pass 9 Aug 2007 89,521 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 89,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 76,778 miles

refer to previous VT32

Fail 3 Aug 2006 76,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KJA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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