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T450 KBE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,996 mi
Last recorded83,996 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT450 KBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 83,996 miles

engine/gearbox and o/s and n/s full body undertrays fitted

heavy surface corrosion on front suspension sub-frame

heavy surface corrosion on power steering pipes

o/s and n/s front wishbone - inner - front bushes beginning to split

one bulb out on high level stop lamp

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear wheel arches

Fail 14 May 2011 83,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine/gearbox and o/s and n/s full body undertrays fitted

heavy surface corrosion on front suspension sub-frame

heavy surface corrosion on power steering pipes

o/s and n/s front wishbone - inner - front bushes beginning to split

one bulb out on high level stop lamp

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear wheel arches

Pass 13 May 2010 75,705 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Headlight dipsitch slight fault

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Undershield fitted

Fail 12 May 2010 75,705 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Headlight dipsitch slight fault

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Undershield fitted

Pass 18 May 2009 67,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 67,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,331 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 45,713 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 34,635 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 33,779 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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T450 KBE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T450 KBE, 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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T450 KBE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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