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T97 KLC

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

92,969 mi
Last recorded92,969 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT97 KLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 92,969 miles

(advice) centre over head stop lamp middle led bulb not working

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front +offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front outers washer jets blocked +inner washer jetes needs adjusting

both headlamps lens dull

front anti-roll bar outer bushes slight play

front bumper damaged+chrom trim damage

nearside outer body sil has a slight crossion at rear end

oil leaks

rear wiper split/worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front reg plate has a slight damaged+ (6.3.1d)

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 4 Apr 2016 92,969 miles

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

(advice) centre over head stop lamp middle led bulb not working

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front +offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front outers washer jets blocked +inner washer jetes needs adjusting

both headlamps lens dull

front anti-roll bar outer bushes slight play

front bumper damaged+chrom trim damage

nearside outer body sil has a slight crossion at rear end

oil leaks

rear wiper split/worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front reg plate has a slight damaged+ (6.3.1d)

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps lens dull

front grill damaged

front reg plate has a slight damaged +slightly loose

Fail 9 Apr 2015 89,764 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps lens dull

front reg plate has a slight damaged +slightly loose

Fail 8 Apr 2015 89,764 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps lens dull

front reg plate has a slight damaged +slightly loose

Pass 7 Apr 2014 86,550 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 86,550 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,317 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlamps lens dull

nearside rear inner body sill has a slight corrosion

rear boot lid dampers weak

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in steering column area

Pass 7 Apr 2012 81,271 miles

nearside front tyre nailed

offside headlamp lens dull

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise on slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

offside rear tyre nailed side tread

slight freeplay in steering column area

slight rust forming on nearside rear inner body sill unable to check further due to body trim

Fail 3 Apr 2012 81,271 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advise on slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

nearside front tyre nailed

offside headlamp lens dull

offside rear tyre nailed side tread

slight freeplay in steering column area

slight rust forming on nearside rear inner body sill unable to check further due to body trim

Pass 5 Apr 2011 80,124 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 80,124 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2010 73,415 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 73,415 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 65,569 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 65,569 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,622 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 46,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,351 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 41,351 miles

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

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

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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T97 KLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 T97 KLC, 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 T97 KLC registered?

T97 KLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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