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T136 KLC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,652 mi
Last recorded83,652 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT136 KLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 83,652 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 83,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,268 miles

Centre exhaust band corroded away-system still secure

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2012 74,268 miles

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

Centre exhaust band corroded away-system still secure

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,569 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 64,374 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,815 miles

195/50/15v

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

both rear brake hoses have signs on deterioration but unable to fully inspect due to lack of access. advise full inspection

center exhaust box slightly corroded

osf tyre on legal 1.6mm limit

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

srs airbag light on

Fail 15 Jul 2009 60,814 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

195/50/15v

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

both rear brake hoses have signs on deterioration but unable to fully inspect due to lack of access. advise full inspection

center exhaust box slightly corroded

osf tyre on legal 1.6mm limit

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

srs airbag light on

Pass 17 Jul 2008 51,038 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 51,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,221 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,365 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 35,643 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 35,643 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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T136 KLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T136 KLC, 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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T136 KLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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