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V122 KAE

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,781 mi
Last recorded94,781 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV122 KAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 May 2017 94,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leading into flexi corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside steering arm as slight play

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

Pass 4 May 2016 83,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 79,885 miles

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 79,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,050 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 77,050 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 74,336 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 74,336 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,125 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 72,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 70,032 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 70,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 64,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 59,884 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 59,884 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 53,633 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 41,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 27,554 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 27,537 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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V122 KAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V122 KAE, 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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V122 KAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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