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V244 KAW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,920 mi
Last recorded87,920 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV244 KAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,920 miles

Both rear coil spring cups deteriorated

O/s inner rack joint worn

O/s rear tyre deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 82,988 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,988 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 73,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 73,606 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 66,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 62,504 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 62,504 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,489 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 52,855 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 52,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 49,097 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 45,876 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 41,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2006 37,535 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 37,531 miles

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

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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V244 KAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V244 KAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V244 KAW?

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What year was V244 KAW registered?

V244 KAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V244 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V244 KAW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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