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T294 KNV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,675 mi
Last recorded67,675 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT294 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 67,675 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (f/f) perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight clonk from steering column

Pass 13 Jun 2018 60,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both rubber mounts deteriorating (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play in steering universal joint coupling

Fail 12 Jun 2018 60,960 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting around edge

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both rubber mounts deteriorating (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play in steering universal joint coupling

Pass 15 May 2017 54,422 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 15 May 2017 54,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 16 May 2016 47,828 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre tread

Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,334 miles

exhaust hanger snap.n/s/r/jacking point missing

Pass 10 Jun 2014 38,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear jacking point pad missing.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,079 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 32,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine Cooling Fan Not Working.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,919 miles

Both front and rear tyres are starting to split/perish on the outer tread bands.

Slight outer sidewall damage to nearside front tyre.

Pass 26 May 2011 21,289 miles

Slight outer sidewall damage to nearside front tyre.

Pass 25 May 2010 16,797 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 16,797 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 16,500 miles

N/S/F tyre has a cut in the side wall

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,129 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 15,879 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 15,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 15,392 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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T294 KNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T294 KNV, 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 T294 KNV registered?

T294 KNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T294 KNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T294 KNV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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