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T209 KGF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,533 mi
Last recorded44,533 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT209 KGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,533 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 43,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers juddery

Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers juddery

Pass 10 Jul 2013 43,285 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 42,261 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 42,261 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,128 miles

n/s/r door do not open

Fail 4 Jul 2011 41,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r door do not open

Fail 19 Jul 2010 39,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r door will not open

Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,532 miles

n/s/r door will not open

Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,506 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 36,558 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 30,946 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 30,916 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 26,735 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 22,199 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 22,199 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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T209 KGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 T209 KGF, 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 T209 KGF registered?

T209 KGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T209 KGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T209 KGF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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