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T227 AKN

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,573 mi
Last recorded31,573 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT227 AKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 31,573 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 30,314 miles

Brake performance only just reached test requirement.

Pass 21 Mar 2022 29,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 28,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail removed ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 27,983 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 26,313 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,204 miles

small cut to inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,196 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 23,866 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 23,856 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 22,675 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,518 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 20,066 miles

unable to fully check underside of the vehicle as plastic covers are fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,769 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 18,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Advise that both rear tyres are starting to go out of shape

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,215 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 15,727 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,278 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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T227 AKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T227 AKN, 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 T227 AKN registered?

T227 AKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T227 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T227 AKN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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