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T167 KHE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,089 mi
Last recorded96,089 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT167 KHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 96,089 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,636 miles

C.O at natural idle close to acceptable limits.

centre exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

centre hi-res stop lamp not working at 100%.

corrosion on front brake discs.

idle speed very low.

n/s/f indicator starting to discolour.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

slight judder o/s+n/s/f footbrake.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 88,636 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

C.O at natural idle close to acceptable limits.

centre exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

centre hi-res stop lamp not working at 100%.

corrosion on front brake discs.

idle speed very low.

n/s/f indicator starting to discolour.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

slight judder o/s+n/s/f footbrake.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 80,083 miles

centre hi-res stop light working at 80%.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f indicator starting to discolour.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 80,064 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre hi-res stop light working at 80%.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 73,438 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 68,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2007 61,766 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 56,526 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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T167 KHE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T167 KHE, 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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T167 KHE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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