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K40 PCW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

105,295 mi
Last recorded105,295 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 PCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 105,295 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlights in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2025 104,126 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 104,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 103,256 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 103,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 102,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 102,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 101,747 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 101,128 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 101,118 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 100,172 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 100,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f linkarm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 99,024 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 97,799 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 97,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 96,607 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 95,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 93,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 91,603 miles

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s wing indicator starting to fade

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2014 91,603 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s wing indicator starting to fade

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 89,066 miles

front brake hoses starting to perrish

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corode

oil leak

srs light staying on

Pass 12 Jan 2012 85,485 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish and split

oil leak

srs light staying on

Fail 10 Jan 2012 85,464 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

srs light staying on

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish and split

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 83,599 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 81,455 miles

n/s/f indiactor starting to fade

n/sr tyre starting to perrish

o/s wing indicator starting to fade

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2010 81,479 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s/f indiactor starting to fade

n/sr tyre starting to perrish

o/s wing indicator starting to fade

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 78,153 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 74,870 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 74,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 69,882 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 60,898 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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K40 PCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 K40 PCW, 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 K40 PCW?

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What year was K40 PCW registered?

K40 PCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is K40 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 PCW shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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