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T676 JKO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,926 mi
Last recorded115,926 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT676 JKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 115,926 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 119,501 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 110,471 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

knock in steering

Fail 22 Oct 2012 110,467 miles

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

knock in steering

Pass 11 Oct 2011 97,268 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 97,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 85,615 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 85,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 73,114 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 73,114 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 66,212 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 66,212 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,852 miles

nsr tyre wall split

Fail 13 Jun 2007 59,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre wall split

Fail 13 Jun 2006 54,440 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

tracking front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 13 Jun 2006 54,440 miles

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

tracking front tyres wearing on edge

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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T676 JKO 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 50%.

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 T676 JKO, 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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T676 JKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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