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T880 KKW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT880 KKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2011
Pass 7 Jun 2010 93,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 93,432 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 93,345 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 88,114 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 88,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 79,914 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise all tyre pressures low

advise rear brakes require service

advise rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 May 2008 79,914 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise all tyre pressures low

advise rear brakes require service

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 May 2007 70,915 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 24 May 2006 62,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2006 62,892 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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T880 KKW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T880 KKW, 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 T880 KKW registered?

T880 KKW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 April 1999.

Is T880 KKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T880 KKW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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