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T547 KCF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,399 mi
Last recorded113,399 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT547 KCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 113,399 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 99,575 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perrishing

Offside Rear tyre perrishing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 99,224 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perrishing

Offside Rear tyre perrishing

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 98,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear childe seat fitted

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

gaerbox oil sump leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2015 95,394 miles

center exhaust box corroding

engine covers and under trays not allowing for full inspection

slight play in steering coloum U/J

Fail 1 Jun 2015 95,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

center exhaust box corroding

engine covers and under trays not allowing for full inspection

slight play in steering coloum U/J

Pass 15 May 2014 92,914 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

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

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 28 May 2013 90,542 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 87,633 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 20 Apr 2011 85,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 85,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 83,645 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 26 Apr 2010 83,645 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 24 Apr 2009 81,378 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 81,378 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 77,193 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight fluctuation on offside front brake

Pass 23 Apr 2007 72,560 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

splits in offside front tyre inner side wall

Fail 20 Apr 2007 72,558 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

splits in offside front tyre inner side wall

Fail 24 Apr 2006 68,252 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both rear tyres etarting to wear off on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2006 68,252 miles

both rear tyres etarting to wear off on inner edges

Fail 7 Apr 2006 68,203 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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T547 KCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T547 KCF, 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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T547 KCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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