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T545 KPW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,876 mi
Last recorded75,876 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT545 KPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 75,876 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 75,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 74,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2012 72,330 miles

bothside front brake pad wear

Pass 27 Sep 2010 70,883 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 68,945 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,726 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner tread

n/s/f tyre only just on legal limit worn on edges of tread

o/s/f tyre only just on legal limit 0mm outer tread

rear exhaust box badly corroded(not leaking at present)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 54,871 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 41,180 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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T545 KPW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T545 KPW, 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 T545 KPW registered?

T545 KPW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T545 KPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T545 KPW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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