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T976 KNV

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

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

RegistrationT976 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear seat belt stalk casing damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake is slightly binding

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

Rear most exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure.

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake is slightly binding

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

Rear most exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,014 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 66,928 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Sep 2015 66,928 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,151 miles

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe bracket corroded off, but still secure

Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,101 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge, recommend a tracking check

Fail 30 Sep 2013 52,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn and rusting

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge, recommend a tracking check

Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,008 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 46,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

rear exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 45,121 miles

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

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

near side headlamp pattern weak

near side rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust mount broken

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Oct 2010 42,671 miles

4 hub caps fitted

front tyres req soon

Fail 13 Oct 2010 42,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

4 hub caps fitted

front tyres req soon

knock on steering wheel suspect joint worn req att soon

Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,264 miles

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 40,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,259 miles

4 hub caps fitted

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear number plate req att

Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,441 miles

rear number plate req now

Fail 4 Oct 2007 33,441 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

rear number plate req now

Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,899 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 30,899 miles

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

Nearside 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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T976 KNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T976 KNV, 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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T976 KNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 July 1999.

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