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R173 GHJ

1998 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,079 mi
Last recorded66,079 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class79,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 GHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 66,079 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 59,710 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 59,710 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 52,465 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 51,910 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,151 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 49,803 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 46,908 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 37,515 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,828 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 35,828 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,585 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,312 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,207 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parking brake travel slightly high

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,302 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,927 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,987 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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R173 GHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 2,084cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 79,888 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 R173 GHJ, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R173 GHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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