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T203 AGT

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,179 mi
Last recorded108,179 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT203 AGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2013 108,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 100,662 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 100,662 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 97,122 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 97,122 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 95,125 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 95,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 89,480 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 89,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 77,646 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 68,501 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 58,434 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 58,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 54,179 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 54,179 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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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T203 AGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T203 AGT, 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 T203 AGT registered?

T203 AGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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