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K5 HYP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,636 mi
Last recorded74,636 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 HYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 74,636 miles

bonnet release faulty [broken at lever end!].

exhaust coroded.

large wear lip on front brake discs (BORDERLINE PASS!). nsf brake binding slightly. large wear lip on rear brake discs.

oil level on `MIN` [service overdue according to scheduler!]

osf drive shaft ABS pick up ring breaking up!

rear no` plate figures fading and starting to break up (BORDERLINE PASS!).

Fail 10 Dec 2010 74,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bonnet release faulty [broken at lever end!].

exhaust coroded.

large wear lip on front brake discs (BORDERLINE PASS!). nsf brake binding slightly. large wear lip on rear brake discs.

oil level on `MIN` [service overdue according to scheduler!]

osf drive shaft ABS pick up ring breaking up!

rear no` plate figures fading and starting to break up (BORDERLINE PASS!).

Pass 23 Dec 2009 67,294 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 67,254 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r spring rusting

Pass 15 Dec 2008 61,193 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 61,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 53,068 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 53,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bonnet release cable/lever broken.

both front flexible hoses cracking.

o/s/r brake pad appears very low.

slight corosion on rear brake pipes.

tyre size 195/50*16H

Pass 26 Jul 2006 45,382 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 45,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear link pipes showing signs of corrosion, rear brake pads seem low.

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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K5 HYP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K5 HYP, 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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What year was K5 HYP registered?

K5 HYP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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