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T558 KVF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,893 mi
Last recorded158,893 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT558 KVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 158,893 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

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

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

Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm and outer sidewall deteriorated

Windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 31 Mar 2014 158,893 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

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

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

Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm and outer sidewall deteriorated

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 8 Jan 2013 154,819 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 147,655 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 139,126 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 139,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2010 130,535 miles

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

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

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

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

main beam switch sticky n/s aim slightly high

Fail 9 Apr 2009 122,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 122,140 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 112,557 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 May 2007 100,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 88,233 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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T558 KVF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T558 KVF, 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 T558 KVF registered?

T558 KVF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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