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T173 AGM

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,295 mi
Last recorded72,295 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT173 AGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 72,295 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 71,417 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)

Fail 20 May 2009 71,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 64,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 56,421 miles

O/S/R wheel clicks when rotated.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 48,328 miles

see orignal advisories 792562356063

Fail 21 Feb 2006 48,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

diffcult to test some componants due to underguards covering underneath of vechicle

front brake imbalance 24% needs attention

play in n/s/r radius arm bearing on limit

rear brakes close to limit

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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T173 AGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T173 AGM, 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 T173 AGM registered?

T173 AGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 April 1999.

Is T173 AGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T173 AGM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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