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V406 KBM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,448 mi
Last recorded72,448 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV406 KBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 72,448 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 72,446 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 68,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,343 miles

Both rear tyres slightly distorted

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

Pass 7 May 2016 60,557 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2016 60,481 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,148 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 55,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 49,138 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 47,408 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,149 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front metal brake pipe has surface corrosion on it

Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,259 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,709 miles

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

slight surface corrosion on the offside front brake disc

Fail 13 Aug 2010 44,709 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight surface corrosion on the offside front brake disc

Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,232 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,380 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 40,378 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,352 miles

off side front and off side rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V406 KBM 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 73.7%.

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 V406 KBM, 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 V406 KBM registered?

V406 KBM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V406 KBM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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