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T173 PKJ

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

111,320 mi
Last recorded111,320 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT173 PKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 111,320 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 111,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 May 2016 104,777 miles

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

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

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

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Fail 7 May 2016 104,777 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Pass 16 May 2015 97,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jan 2014 90,005 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 87,313 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 87,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 84,971 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 82,117 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 82,117 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 76,971 miles

o\s\r tyre starting to perrish

Fail 18 Jan 2010 76,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o\s\r tyre starting to perrish

Pass 6 Jul 2009 73,227 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 58,165 miles

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

both number plates poor condtion

n/s plastic trim loose

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2008 58,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both number plates poor condtion

n/s plastic trim loose

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2007 40,672 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES DELAMINATING

Fail 4 Jul 2007 40,672 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES DELAMINATING

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 32,501 miles

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

both rear tyres badly perished and split (not to cords)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 25,452 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 25,452 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Jul 2005 25,425 miles

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

Both rear tyres show signs of perishing

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 PKJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PKJ, 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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T173 PKJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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