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T53 KLC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,145 mi
Last recorded39,145 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT53 KLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 39,145 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 39,144 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 36,154 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Childseat installed visal check only

Pass 18 Jul 2015 33,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2015 33,557 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2014 29,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2013 26,980 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,981 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,066 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,869 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 21,893 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,699 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007
Pass 3 Apr 2006 16,566 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 16,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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T53 KLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T53 KLC, 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 T53 KLC registered?

T53 KLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T53 KLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T53 KLC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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