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T815 KVR

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,842 mi
Last recorded105,842 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT815 KVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 105,842 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 91,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 May 2013 91,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 May 2012 82,310 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 82,300 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2012 82,251 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre close to limits

slight fluctuation on nearside front brake

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 59,591 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 59,591 miles

Nearside 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

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

front tyres worn and scrubbed

o/s and n/s rear suspention saddles corroded and fractured

Pass 6 May 2009 48,594 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 48,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyrre cracked and perished also punctured

Pass 2 May 2008 40,593 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish/deteriorate

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 May 2008 40,593 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish/deteriorate

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,952 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 28,151 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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T815 KVR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T815 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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What year was T815 KVR registered?

T815 KVR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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