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V490 KTG

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,315 mi
Last recorded96,315 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 KTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 96,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front door damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2012 79,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 79,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 65,281 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,877 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 51,877 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 49,621 miles

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

both front brake hoses heavily perished

movement in steering column universal joint

rear number plate in poor condition

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Dec 2009 49,621 miles

both front brake hoses heavily perished

movement in steering column universal joint

rear number plate in poor condition

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,034 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both rear tyres perished

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on edges

movement in steering universal joint

n/s/f tyre close to limit on edges advise replacment

o/s/f tyre worn low

rear number plate in poor condition

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,933 miles

both front brake hoses perrished

both rear tyres perrished

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2006 33,186 miles

both front brake hoses perrishing

both rear tyres perrished and slightly out off shape

engine covers fitted

front brake pads worn low < advise replacement >

movement in steering system

oil around steering column < lower section >

tested when wet

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2005 29,701 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 29,701 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake pads half worn

near side rear tyre 2mm

off side rear tyre 3mm

under trays fitted

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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V490 KTG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V490 KTG, 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 V490 KTG registered?

V490 KTG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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