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T476 KCK

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,085 mi
Last recorded95,085 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT476 KCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 95,085 miles

Exhaust centre box deteriorated

FRont subframe corroded

O/S/R tyre cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 24 Jan 2014 95,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust centre box deteriorated

FRont subframe corroded

O/S/R tyre cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 23 Jan 2013 93,829 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2012 90,901 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 90,901 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 87,696 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 84,412 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 84,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 81,416 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 81,416 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 78,443 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 78,443 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 74,956 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 74,828 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2006 71,168 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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T476 KCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T476 KCK, 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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T476 KCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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