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T120 XAP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,270 mi
Last recorded147,270 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT120 XAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 147,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 147,260 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 142,227 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 142,217 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 136,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp getting frosty but not affecting light output.

Fail 27 Jul 2017 138,948 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp getting frosty but not affecting light output.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 130,256 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 123,126 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 123,118 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 116,353 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 116,352 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 109,418 miles

corrosion to osr sill area

nsf shocker top cap has corroded and cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2012 102,150 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre outer treads wear

Pass 12 Jul 2011 94,815 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 94,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front and rear suspension components surface corroded

nearside front shock absorber showing slight signs of weakness

nearside rear brake pipe surface corrded/partcially obstructed by protective cover

undertray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Jul 2010 87,068 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 87,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 79,473 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 79,466 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 78,733 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 78,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 74,765 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 70,520 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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T120 XAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 T120 XAP, 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 T120 XAP registered?

T120 XAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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