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A17 KOX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,676 mi
Last recorded102,676 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 102,676 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear spring seating missing.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 88,985 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 81,689 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,218 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 66,899 miles

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

Front brake hoses showing signs of deteriation

Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,548 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 60,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 52,145 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 46,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 46,516 miles

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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A17 KOX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A17 KOX, 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 A17 KOX registered?

A17 KOX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is A17 KOX safe to buy?

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