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M8 KLA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,930 mi
Last recorded70,930 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 KLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 70,930 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 70,930 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 60,812 miles

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

clonk from steering

some imbalance on front brakes

Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 50,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2006 39,760 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 39,760 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

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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M8 KLA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M8 KLA, 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

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What year was M8 KLA registered?

M8 KLA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is M8 KLA safe to buy?

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