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T535 KOA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,815 mi
Last recorded58,815 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT535 KOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,815 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,305 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,181 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 48,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 48,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,446 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 46,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,702 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 36,827 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 30,626 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn [lip on edges]

Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,129 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 25,035 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

rear numberplate discolouring

Pass 21 Feb 2006 22,244 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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T535 KOA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 T535 KOA, 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 T535 KOA registered?

T535 KOA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T535 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T535 KOA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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