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T244 JKR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,825 mi
Last recorded121,825 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT244 JKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 121,825 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear spring saddels poor condition

wipers poor

Pass 28 Nov 2012 100,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 100,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 90,804 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 90,804 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 86,726 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsr brake noisy

one led out on centre brake light

under vechicle inspection restricted due to under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2010 86,726 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsr brake noisy

one led out on centre brake light

under vechicle inspection restricted due to under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,394 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 81,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 74,069 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 74,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2007 63,577 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

SRS warning light staying on

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

hard to see both rear brake hoses clearly

n/s/r and n/s/f tyre inner side wall slighty split

Fail 4 Jul 2007 63,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

hard to see both rear brake hoses clearly

n/s/r and n/s/f tyre inner side walls split

srs warning light staying on

Pass 3 Nov 2006 56,824 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 52,837 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 52,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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T244 JKR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T244 JKR, 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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T244 JKR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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