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K500 DYS

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,659 mi
Last recorded110,659 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 DYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2012 110,659 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine earth lead broken

front tyres different sizes to rears

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jul 2011 95,427 miles

exhaust poor

hand brake travel high

off side rear wheel poor

rear shoxk absorbers very poor (week + damp)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 95,246 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust poor

hand brake travel high

off side rear wheel poor

rear shoxk absorbers very poor (week + damp)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 87,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner wing

Fail 19 Nov 2009 87,014 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner wing

Pass 15 Dec 2007 85,275 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 80,423 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 80,423 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2005 68,423 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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K500 DYS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 K500 DYS, 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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K500 DYS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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