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T323 VAP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

421,863 mi
Last recorded421,863 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT323 VAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2014 421,863 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

centre exhaust box corroded.

front brakes corroded

front shocks corroded

near side front brake hose cracked to limit.

rear spring lower cups corroded (only a washer/cup not part of the arm).

slight knock noise from steering column (no play at time of test).

very slight play in near side front anti roll bar link rod ball joint.

Pass 11 Aug 2012 42,855 miles

Both rear coil spring lower locating cups badly corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs poor condition.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres cracking / perishing and in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2012 42,853 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Both rear coil spring lower locating cups badly corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs poor condition.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres cracking / perishing and in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,937 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,576 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,253 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,022 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,325 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 26,322 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,273 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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T323 VAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T323 VAP, 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 T323 VAP registered?

T323 VAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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