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A15 OKT

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,173 mi
Last recorded83,173 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 OKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 83,173 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 83,173 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 82,087 miles

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

advise osr tyre perished in shoulder

Fail 17 Mar 2012 82,087 miles

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

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

advise osr tyre perished in shoulder

Pass 19 Mar 2011 81,092 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 81,092 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 77,666 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 77,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 72,931 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,602 miles

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

n/s door mirror slight damage

Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,503 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 50,200 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre very close to limit borderline

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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A15 OKT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A15 OKT, 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 A15 OKT?

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What year was A15 OKT registered?

A15 OKT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 July 1999.

Is A15 OKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 OKT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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