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T160 GKN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,936 mi
Last recorded106,936 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT160 GKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 106,936 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear light Lense cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2021 103,767 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2021 103,767 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust rear box corroded

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,893 miles

exhaust back box corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 97,924 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

offside rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2019 97,924 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

offside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2018 95,025 miles

brake pipes pitted some are rusty

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2017 89,511 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,556 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

inner rear sills corroded

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge and cut in tread

offside rear brake pipe to flex hose rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2015 78,110 miles

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

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

nail in tread nearside rear tyre

offside rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2014 73,854 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 73,854 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 67,493 miles

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

corrosion inner rear sills

nearside door mirror insecure

offside rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2013 67,493 miles

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

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

corrosion inner rear sills

nearside door mirror insecure

offside rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2013 64,829 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,710 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,273 miles

front + rear number plate slightly deteriorated

front discs slightly lipped

o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,814 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 50,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,130 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,504 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 42,807 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 42,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T160 GKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T160 GKN, 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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T160 GKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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