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K4 AKA

1998 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,989 mi
Last recorded62,989 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class79,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 AKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 62,989 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 62,989 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

ns rear tyre cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2008 53,566 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 53,562 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

ENGINE MISFIRE

FRONT BRAKE DISC ARE SCORED

NEAR SIDE REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER MISSING

Pass 14 Aug 2006 46,312 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 46,012 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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K4 AKA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 79,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K4 AKA, 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 28 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 K4 AKA registered?

K4 AKA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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