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T240 KNC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,757 mi
Last recorded90,757 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT240 KNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 90,757 miles

Engine keeps stalling at idle

Hub cap covers covering all four tyre valves

Nearside rear wheel inner rim slightly bent

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

Offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 22 Jul 2011 90,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine keeps stalling at idle

Hub cap covers covering all four tyre valves

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

Nearside rear wheel inner rim slightly bent

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

Offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 11 Mar 2010 88,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Temp locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2010 88,640 miles

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

Temp locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2009 81,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2009 81,706 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2008 73,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2006 59,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 59,567 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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T240 KNC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T240 KNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T240 KNC registered?

T240 KNC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 April 1999.

Is T240 KNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T240 KNC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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