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T554 KOF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,958 mi
Last recorded71,958 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT554 KOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,958 miles

FRONT TYRE PRESSURES LOW

O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRE VALVES PERISHED

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN ON OUTER EDGE

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED AWAY

VIEW OF TESTABLE ITEMS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Fail 22 Aug 2016 71,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TOO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TOO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FRONT TYRE PRESSURES LOW

O/S/F AND N/S/R TYRE VALVES PERISHED

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN ON OUTER EDGE

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED AWAY

VIEW OF TESTABLE ITEMS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,995 miles

Auto box oil leak on connection to oil cooler

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

N/S/F tyre worn on outter edge

N/S/R tyre is worn unevenly on inner edge resulting in misshapen

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

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2015 64,995 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Auto box oil leak on connection to oil cooler

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

N/S/F tyre worn on outter edge

N/S/R tyre is worn unevenly on inner edge resulting in misshapen

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 59,678 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES SUPPLYING FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

N/S/R INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED AWAY

VEHICLE FITTED WITH EXTENSIVE UNDER SHIELDS RESTRICTING THE ASSESMENT OF COMPONENTS CONDITION

Pass 6 Jun 2013 55,744 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

ALL INDICATOR LAMPS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN ON OUTER EDGE

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED THROUGH

SLIGHT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,383 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,216 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 43,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 42,237 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 42,237 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,105 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 39,107 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 36,067 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 36,067 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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T554 KOF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T554 KOF, 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 T554 KOF registered?

T554 KOF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T554 KOF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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