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T59 EKV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,957 mi
Last recorded57,957 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT59 EKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre sidewall damaged

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2014 57,957 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre sidewall damaged

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,796 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 17 Jun 2013 54,796 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

rear silencer deteriorating

steel wheel fitted o/s rear

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,576 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,769 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre wall heavily scuffed

rear silencer deteriorating

unable to fully check sills and underside due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,370 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,962 miles

corrosion on exhaust.

cracking to front brake flexi-hoses.

cracking to tread on rear tyres.

cuts in outer sidewalls of rear tyres.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,294 miles

cracking to brake flexy-hoses.

cut in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 42,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,294 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 37,781 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 37,780 miles

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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T59 EKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T59 EKV, 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 T59 EKV registered?

T59 EKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T59 EKV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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