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T174 KJX

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

132,137 mi
Last recorded132,137 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT174 KJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 132,137 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 132,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 131,732 miles

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 128,527 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 128,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 125,519 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front shock absorbers weak

Fail 9 Jan 2015 125,519 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front shock absorbers weak

Fail 17 Dec 2014 125,412 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leek

exhaust hangers broken/corroded exhaust system still suported adivce change soon as

hissing noise coming from tank filling neck advice check soon as

no centre seat belt so unable to check

no dash lights

o/s number plate light dim

o/s/r tyre bad wearing on inner edge right on limit

Pass 24 Jan 2014 121,327 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil leaks

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2014 121,295 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

centre brake light working 50%

oil leaks

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2012 109,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 104,434 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 99,367 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 99,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 92,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 92,333 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 86,031 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 78,664 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 78,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 72,945 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 72,945 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

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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T174 KJX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 T174 KJX, 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 T174 KJX registered?

T174 KJX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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