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T35 RKK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,123 mi
Last recorded64,123 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT35 RKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 64,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 64,070 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,429 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner foremost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 15 Jun 2017 60,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge worn smooth starting to expose ply (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner foremost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges - nearside worn heavily (smooth)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

front brake discs slightly worn

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

nail in offside rear tyre

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,463 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch is lightly corroed

Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,574 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 54,574 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,984 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 52,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,679 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,371 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,467 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust box outer skin corroded

nearside and offside front discs worn and edges corrodeed

nearside and offside rear tyre inner treads going out of shape

nearside front tyre centre tread on 1.6mm limit

rear number plate slightly discoloured

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,628 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 34,597 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 29,541 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,598 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 22,794 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 22,794 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,269 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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T35 RKK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T35 RKK, 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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T35 RKK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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