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T753 KDB

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,268 mi
Last recorded77,268 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT753 KDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 77,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 76,337 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 76,331 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (behind brake flexi hose) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front securing bolt part missing (retaining nut) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2021 74,825 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 74,782 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine excessive oil leaks from engine and gearbox area,engine sheild is holding the oil aswell as loosing it, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 73,354 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 71,727 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,902 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 69,902 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 68,300 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 65,823 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 63,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,517 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 60,944 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 58,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,540 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,677 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 53,677 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,505 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,568 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 46,556 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 46,556 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 43,425 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 43,425 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 39,172 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,916 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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T753 KDB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T753 KDB, 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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T753 KDB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T753 KDB shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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