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T481 KDP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,627 mi
Last recorded159,627 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT481 KDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 159,627 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 159,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 159,422 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

all brake pipes corroded

all rear seat belt clip covers missing

both c.v boots damp grease

centre exhaust deteriorated

front tyres on limit heavily worn edges advise tracking check

play in steering wheel

rear wheel arches corroded

sill kit fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2012 148,741 miles

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

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

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

both front outer cv gaiters slightly damp with grease

both rear inner sills corroded

front brake discs worn

play in steering column

rear silencer deteriorated

srs warning lamp on

Fail 16 Jun 2012 148,732 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both front outer cv gaiters slightly damp with grease

both rear inner sills corroded

front brake discs worn

play in steering column

rear silencer deteriorated

srs warning lamp on

Pass 18 Jun 2011 140,197 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both sides rear brake pipes freshly covered in underseal

Pass 12 Apr 2010 113,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

both rear indicators slightly off colour

metal brake pipes corroded

plastic covers missing on all rear seat belt buckles

Pass 11 Apr 2009 106,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 92,720 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 92,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,328 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres worn low

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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T481 KDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T481 KDP, 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 T481 KDP registered?

T481 KDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T481 KDP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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