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T218 KCC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,347 mi
Last recorded121,347 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT218 KCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 121,347 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 111,862 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2014 111,862 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2013 104,934 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 104,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 90,634 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 90,403 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,543 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 77,537 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,235 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 61,441 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 61,426 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 57,129 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 52,485 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 47,510 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 42,164 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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T218 KCC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T218 KCC, 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 T218 KCC registered?

T218 KCC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T218 KCC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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