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V586 KGT

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,199 mi
Last recorded52,199 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV586 KGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 52,199 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,106 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 47,612 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,612 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 45,180 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,172 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 42,172 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,097 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,472 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,284 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2005 28,292 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 28,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V586 KGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V586 KGT, 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 V586 KGT registered?

V586 KGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V586 KGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V586 KGT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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