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T156 KVU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,770 mi
Last recorded138,770 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT156 KVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 138,770 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 124,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

plastic covers fitted to underside not allowing full inspection of brake pipes sills etc

Fail 4 Aug 2016 124,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

plastic covers fitted to underside not allowing full inspection of brake pipes sills etc

Pass 19 Aug 2015 107,488 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 107,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 94,337 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 89,250 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 86,059 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 86,043 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 84,816 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 80,989 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2010 80,989 miles

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2009 76,335 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode

n/s rear brake pipe is starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jun 2008 712,277 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 71,277 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre has screews in its tread and n/s front was low on pressure

Pass 22 Jun 2007 65,705 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 65,705 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn to 3mm n/s rear is 2mm and o/s rear is in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,202 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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T156 KVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T156 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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What year was T156 KVU registered?

T156 KVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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