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T452 KKH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,602 mi
Last recorded81,602 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT452 KKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 81,602 miles

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

Oil leak ()

o/s jack pads missing

Fail 27 Jun 2017 81,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle o/s low (3.7.D.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

o/s jack pads missing

Pass 28 Jun 2016 74,036 miles

front anti roll bar links worn

headlight patterns poor

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r wheel damaged

oil leaks

slight blow rear exhaust

undertrays insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2016 74,030 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front anti roll bar links worn

headlight patterns poor

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r wheel damaged

oil leaks

slight blow rear exhaust

undertrays insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2015 69,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r jack pad missing

slight blow centre exhaust

Fail 9 Jun 2015 69,629 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r jack pad missing

slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,985 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes corroded

o/s headlight pattern poor

o/s/r jack pad missing

oil leaks

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 5 Jul 2013 59,899 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 59,893 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,772 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 50,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,100 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,137 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,914 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 42,468 miles

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

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 May 2007 40,597 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 40,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

advise both front flexly hoses pershiered

advise nsr/osr tyres on 2mm

Pass 8 May 2006 38,698 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2006 38,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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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T452 KKH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T452 KKH, 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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T452 KKH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T452 KKH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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