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T137 KKU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,118 mi
Last recorded91,118 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT137 KKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 91,118 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 91,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 90,992 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axel rear upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axel rear upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,587 miles

rear exhaust rusty and holed

Fail 8 Mar 2016 83,587 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both rear outers (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust rusty and holed

Fail 7 Mar 2015 74,279 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 74,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,163 miles

rear bumper damaged off side

Fail 26 Mar 2014 63,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear bumper damaged off side

Pass 13 Feb 2013 60,101 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

front brakes unbalanced

off side rear brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Feb 2012 55,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,966 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,812 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 54,812 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,401 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 54,401 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 50,761 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 49,388 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 47,247 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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T137 KKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T137 KKU, 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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T137 KKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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