MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,164 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
SLIGHT CORROSION NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILL
o/s anti roll bar link dust covers split
slight play n/s inner end of steering rack
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
o/s anti roll bar link dust covers split
slight play n/s inner end of steering rack
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T140 KVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 T140 KVU, 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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T140 KVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 May 1999.
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