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T189 BKV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,823 mi
Last recorded66,823 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT189 BKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,823 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 66,823 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,231 miles

Nearside front tyre worn bald on edges with nail in tread

corrosion to both rear inner sills underneath trims

deep cut offside front tyre, not to cords

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear flexi hose perished

offside rear shock absorber weaped oil

rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,238 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 57,235 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Mar 2010 57,233 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2009 52,725 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 51,860 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 51,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 48,639 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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T189 BKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T189 BKV, 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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T189 BKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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