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T244 KBU

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,017 mi
Last recorded87,017 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT244 KBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 87,017 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 81,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone front bush.at service limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 75,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Column Joint under dash (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 75,928 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mount insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Column Joint under dash (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 72,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advise brake pipes rust treatment

Fail 9 Apr 2021 72,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

advise brake pipes rust treatment

Pass 27 Apr 2020 67,901 miles

Advise clonking noise top steering colum area

Fail 20 Mar 2020 67,855 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

ADVISE CLONKING NOISE FROM TOP OF STEERING COLUM /WHEEL AREA. MAY NEED TO STRIP DOWN TO FIND FAULT

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2019 58,546 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear number plate discoloured.

Fail 20 Feb 2019 58,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear number plate discoloured.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 49,733 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 49,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 36,563 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 36,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,387 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 31,387 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 26,711 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 21,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2012 17,959 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 17,441 miles

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres starting to perish

Fail 2 Feb 2011 17,441 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to perish - suspect M/O parts

Pass 17 Feb 2010 17,032 miles

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,078 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 15,139 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 15,139 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 14,243 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 12,721 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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T244 KBU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 T244 KBU, 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 KBU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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