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T720 KWB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,634 mi
Last recorded99,634 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT720 KWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 99,634 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 99,634 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn replacable joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn replacable joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 89,126 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 89,126 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 76,657 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 63,783 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 63,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 52,191 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 52,191 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,377 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 41,377 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 28,570 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 28,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2011 17,046 miles

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

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

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST ,FULL INSPECTION OF REAR SEAT BELTS NOT POSSIBLE

SLIGHT CORROSION ON EDGES OF FRONT DISCS

CORDS EXPOSED WITHIN TYRE TREAD OF SPARE TYRE

Fail 12 Jul 2011 17,039 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST ,FULL INSPECTION OF REAR SEAT BELTS NOT POSSIBLE

SLIGHT CORROSION ON EDGES OF FRONT DISCS

Pass 13 Jul 2010 15,341 miles

CUTS IN BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS (195/50 r15 82 t )

Pass 10 Jul 2009 14,515 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 13,349 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 13,349 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 12,506 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,250 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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T720 KWB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 T720 KWB, 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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T720 KWB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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