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T735 KVR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,341 mi
Last recorded43,341 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT735 KVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,341 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear axle brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre valve perishing

Oil leak on gearbox ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 39,929 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 39,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 37,524 miles

Oil leak on gearbox

Fail 7 Feb 2015 37,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak on gearbox

Pass 24 Jan 2014 36,326 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 36,326 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 35,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,101 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,255 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 34,255 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seats not fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,712 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,052 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre worn on outer side wall

Pass 10 Aug 2006 24,848 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking on side walls

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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T735 KVR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T735 KVR, 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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T735 KVR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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