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T326 KAP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,863 mi
Last recorded78,863 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT326 KAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 78,863 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2018 78,863 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,205 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 74,205 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,300 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 62,506 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,506 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 57,511 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,157 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 57,157 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 51,489 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 51,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,880 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 49,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 47,092 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 42,749 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 39,406 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 34,692 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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T326 KAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T326 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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T326 KAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 1999.

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