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V732 KMA

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,102 mi
Last recorded126,102 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV732 KMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2016 126,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 117,322 miles

Offside Rear tyre damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2015 117,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle low (3.7.D.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Rear tyre damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2014 110,126 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 110,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in front tyre

Oil leak

damage to both rear tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2013 103,665 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 103,665 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 99,778 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking in tread

exhaust back box corroded

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre bald on outer shoulder/cracking in tread

offside front tyre bald on outer shoulder/cracking in tread

rear exhaust hanger broken exhaust is still secure

Fail 24 Apr 2012 99,778 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking in tread

exhaust back box corroded

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre bald on outer shoulder/cracking in tread

offside front tyre bald on outer shoulder/cracking in tread

rear exhaust hanger broken exhaust is still secure

Pass 16 Feb 2011 97,366 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

slight front brake imbalance

slight play in steering column

various undersheilds fitted limiting inspection

Fail 10 Feb 2011 97,344 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

slight front brake imbalance

slight play in steering column

various undersheilds fitted limiting inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2010 94,892 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 9 Feb 2009 92,228 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 88,062 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 83,278 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 61,965 miles

slight play in the steering

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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V732 KMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V732 KMA, 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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V732 KMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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