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T896 KRJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,024 mi
Last recorded26,024 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT896 KRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 26,024 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 26,023 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 24,963 miles

Front x-member has extensive surface corrosion.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 24,963 miles

Front x-member has extensive surface corrosion.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,204 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 23,204 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 21,178 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,843 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 15 Feb 2010 16,321 miles

both rear trailing arm brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,382 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 15,391 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 14,637 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 13,865 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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T896 KRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 T896 KRJ, 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 T896 KRJ registered?

T896 KRJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is T896 KRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T896 KRJ shows 13 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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