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T318 PKR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,835 mi
Last recorded190,835 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT318 PKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 190,835 miles

both front struts quite corroded (Advise attention)

exhaust box corroding

fair amount of front brake imbalance at 24%

o/s/f lower front wishbone bush perishing and cracking

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 2mm on outer edge

tape on both head lamps

Pass 19 Apr 2010 180,352 miles

centre exhaust box corroding

Fail 19 Apr 2010 180,350 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust box corroding

n/s/r tyre inner side wall badly cracked but no cords showind ans tread wearing unevenly on inner edge (Advise attention)

o/s/f tyre tread getting low tread depth

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Pass 28 Apr 2009 162,904 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroding

unable to test rear seats or seat belts as no seats fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2009 162,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroding

unable to test rear seats or seat belts as no seats fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2008 147,624 miles

n/s/f tyre tread getting low at 2mm

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and getting close to limit

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge and getting close to legal limit

rear exhaust box corroding

tape on both headlamp lens

Pass 27 Apr 2007 137,221 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre worn out of shape

Fail 27 Apr 2007 137,221 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 19 Jan 2006 127,798 miles

both headlamps have taped light deflecters

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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T318 PKR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T318 PKR, 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 T318 PKR registered?

T318 PKR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T318 PKR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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