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T173 KAP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,711 mi
Last recorded58,711 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 58,711 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 139,627 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 56,977 miles

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

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

Nearside rear coil spring rubbing on chassis

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 52,243 miles

NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING RUBS ON REAR AXLE

Fail 13 Aug 2014 52,243 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING RUBS ON REAR AXLE

Pass 13 Aug 2013 47,157 miles

NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING RUBS SLIGHTLY ON THE CHASSIS

Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,641 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)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 41,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,033 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 35,015 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,096 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 29,096 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,821 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 22,821 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,122 miles

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

off side rear spring cup corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,485 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)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 17,023 miles

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

nearside front inner arch liner damaged

offside front tyre worn outer edge,cut in sidewall.offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2006 17,023 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front inner arch liner damaged

offside front tyre worn outer edge,cut in sidewall.offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2005 15,354 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 15,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 KAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T173 KAP, 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 KAP registered?

T173 KAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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