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KIB 8925

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

201,533 mi
Last recorded201,533 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIB 8925
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2009 201,533 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excessive engine noise, coming from the alternator belt circuit.( poss faulty tensioner, roller pulley and air-conditioning compresser )

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r wheels are buckled slightly mot advise only

oil level is on the min, recomend top up asap.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 197,732 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 197,052 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

both front discs worn

coolant bottle not secure

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2007 191,518 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 4 Sep 2007 190,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 24 Aug 2006 174,251 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 173,874 miles

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

Rear seats not fitted

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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KIB 8925 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 KIB 8925, 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 KIB 8925 registered?

KIB 8925 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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