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T316 KAP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

57,370 mi
Last recorded57,370 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT316 KAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 57,370 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Handbrake just met requirements

Plastic undersheilds fitted may require further

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 56,928 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All four (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 55,717 miles

All load bearing points showing corrosion

Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened Front (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,413 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all load bearing points showing corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2015 50,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 48,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 47,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteoriated but no exhaust leaks

Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,444 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

plastic under guards fitted may require furter inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2011 45,174 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 44,230 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,022 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 41,041 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 41,040 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 39,119 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 37,126 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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T316 KAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T316 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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T316 KAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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