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T265 KNE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,078 mi
Last recorded127,078 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT265 KNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 127,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 124,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 124,435 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 121,629 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 121,629 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 121,312 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 121,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2011 114,989 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 115,468 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 108,904 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 96,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear and Offside rear flexible brake hoses are deteriorated and difficult to full asses due to their location.

Nearside rear and Offside rear tyres are worn unevenly and deteriorated with age.

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 95,773 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear and Offside rear flexible brake hoses are deteriorated and difficult to full asses due to their location.

Nearside rear and Offside rear tyres are worn unevenly and deteriorated with age.

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 84,560 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 84,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 74,204 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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T265 KNE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T265 KNE, 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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T265 KNE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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