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T369 KAP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT369 KAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023

Nearside Front mirror taped on

Fail 4 Sep 2023

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front mirror taped on

Pass 12 Aug 2022 79,543 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sills corroded both rear wheel arches

Pass 1 Sep 2021 75,298 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 73,703 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front door mirrors taped in

both side mirrors taped up

brake pipes rusty

covers fitted under body

exhaust very rusty

slight wear on steering u/js

Fail 4 Aug 2020 73,702 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both side mirrors taped up

brake pipes rusty

covers fitted under body

exhaust very rusty

slight wear on steering u/js

Pass 16 Jul 2019 66,219 miles

n/s/f mirror broken exhaust rusting brake pipes rusty covers fitted under body

Fail 16 Jul 2019 66,219 miles

n/s/f mirror broken exhaust rusting brake pipes rusty covers fitted under body

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 60,146 miles

steering slightly lumpy exhaust rusty n/s mirror broken slight wear on swivels

Pass 2 Aug 2017 56,451 miles

brake pipes rusty exhaust rusty noisey top steering o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 25 Jul 2016 53,346 miles

exhaust weak and rusty rear flex worn brake pipes rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2016 53,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust weak and rusty rear flex worn brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,679 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 50,679 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 49,854 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,364 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,726 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 44,658 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 42,494 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 40,301 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 40,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,208 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 36,826 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 36,725 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 33,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,949 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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T369 KAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T369 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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What year was T369 KAP registered?

T369 KAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 July 1999.

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