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T658 KGY

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,101 mi
Last recorded100,101 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT658 KGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2018 100,101 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM CYLINDER TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM CYLINDER TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATED

FRONT TYRE'S WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 91,929 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 87,284 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 87,282 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2015 80,958 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 75,611 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,252 miles

Both front tyres perishing.

Front & rear number plates discolouring.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 30 May 2013 75,236 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both front tyres perishing.

Front & rear number plates discolouring.

Offside front tyre perishing.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 72,923 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 69,859 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 69,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,230 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 67,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating.

Pass 14 May 2009 63,149 miles

n/s/f tyre wall perishing on out side, frt & rear number plates discolouring/fading.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,312 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 55,069 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 51,696 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 48,144 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 48,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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T658 KGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T658 KGY, 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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T658 KGY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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