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T203 KGF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,488 mi
Last recorded68,488 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT203 KGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,488 miles

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT O/S/FRONT LINK BAR

SOME METAL BRAKE PIPES LIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 3 Oct 2012 68,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT O/S/FRONT LINK BAR

SOME METAL BRAKE PIPES LIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 30 Sep 2011 66,359 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 66,359 miles

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

N/S/FRONT MAIN FRAME DAMAGED

N/S/REAR TYRE TREAD LOW 195/50/15

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 64,374 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 64,374 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,971 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,573 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 60,573 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear 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 26 Oct 2007 57,012 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 43,469 miles

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 KGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KGF, 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 KGF registered?

T203 KGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 June 1999.

Is T203 KGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T203 KGF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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