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V52 KOL

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,796 mi
Last recorded154,796 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 KOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 154,796 miles

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

one centre exhaust support incorrect

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 154,747 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped rear pipes to flexy pipes n/s + o/s (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

one centre exhaust support incorrect

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 154,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 145,966 miles

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

Rear exhaust support worn

Pass 16 Jul 2014 142,762 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 142,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 133,036 miles

ENGINE INJECTOR NOISEY,BLOWING ON SEAL

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

SUSPENSION & WHEELS NOT STD

Fail 30 Jul 2013 133,036 miles

ENGINE INJECTOR NOISEY,BLOWING ON SEAL

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

SUSPENSION & WHEELS NOT STD

Fail 15 Jul 2013 132,706 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine injector blowing past seal

Fail 21 Jul 2012 118,276 miles

NSR brake pipe corroding

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 118,276 miles

NSR brake pipe corroding

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 118,272 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre inside edge worn unevenly and low on tread

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken and exhaust deteriorated but still supported

offside front flexi brake hose deteriorated but not showing cords

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 102,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 102,397 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 88,714 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 82,251 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 74,589 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 67,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 60,525 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 53,944 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 53,944 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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V52 KOL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V52 KOL, 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 V52 KOL registered?

V52 KOL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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