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T473 KVH

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

187,585 mi
Last recorded187,585 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT473 KVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2022 187,585 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

offside and nearside rear tyres worn perished cracking in tread close to legal limit

DUE TO PREVIOUS BAD/ POOR REPAIRES FRONT SUBFRAME SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPED TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN .

WHOLE VEHICLE IN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSION SHOULD NOT BE REPAIRED

corrosion to remainder of front and rear subframes

Pass 12 Nov 2021 185,161 miles

Nearside Front wishbone front bush worn

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

advanced corrosion to front subframe complete and welding repairs then painted in hammerite

advanced corrosion to underside of vehicle covered in paint and fiberglass wax oil substance

corrosion to fuel lines

fibreglass resin to offside and nearside rear inner backing sills areas

mileage display not light up

offside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit

rear exhaust box in poor condition

unable inspect underside of vehicle under trays and side skirts fitted standard

Fail 10 Nov 2021 185,158 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged routed under coil spring and fouling arm (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rubbing metal to metal (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rubbing metal to metal [cable tied] (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported offside and nearside rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wishbone front bush worn

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

advanced corrosion to front subframe complete and welding repairs then painted in hammerite

advanced corrosion to underside of vehicle covered in paint and fiberglass wax oil substance

corrosion to fuel lines

fibreglass resin to offside and nearside rear inner backing sills areas

mileage display not light up

offside and nearside rear tyres close to legal limit

rear exhaust box in poor condition

unable inspect underside of vehicle under trays and side skirts fitted standard

Fail 21 Oct 2021 185,048 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear N/S and O/S brake fitting ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front head lamp aim to low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Advise corrosion to front and rear suspension

Advise mileage display not lighting up

Advise rear exhaust box in poor condition

Advise unable to inspect under car fully due to plastic under trays fitted including outer sill trims

Front Advise corrosion to fuel lines

Front Advise impact damage to front of car

Nearside Front Advise wear to front lower arm front bush

Offside Front Advise corrosion to brake backing plate

Rear Advise rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2020 184,408 miles

Nearside Rear worn outer edge

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

slight leak from nearside outer cv gaiter

Fail 19 Oct 2020 184,403 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps no visible pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear worn outer edge

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

slight leak from nearside outer cv gaiter

Fail 16 Sep 2020 184,401 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam both not staying on (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern hazed and yellow (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 3 Oct 2019 181,796 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 181,796 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault esp light on (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake shows signs of over heating edges of disc corroded

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2018 177,428 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 177,418 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner backing sill end cap area . glass fibre matting used (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 169,436 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 169,286 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps/ possible stuck on main beam (1.8.A.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 166,607 miles

Front number plate delaminated

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 30 Sep 2015 152,555 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

front tyres close to legal limit 2mm

Pass 1 Oct 2014 145,432 miles

nearside front wheel rim buckled on inner edge

offside front brake disc show signs of slight heat ,not binding at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2013 136,265 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 136,265 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear brake p[ossible not working

Pass 4 Jul 2011 132,438 miles

borderline play in offside rear radius arm bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 123,184 miles

nearside front wheel rim buckled in 4 places on inner edge

nearside rear twheel rim buckled in inner edge an tyre worn on inner edge on limit 1.6

Pass 1 Jul 2009 110,382 miles

nearside front wheel and offside rear wheel buckled.

nearside rear tyre worn on very inner edge and close to legal limit

Fail 1 Jul 2009 110,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front wheel and offside rear wheel buckled.

nearside rear tyre worn on very inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jul 2008 958,809 miles

corrosion to nearside rear subframe

off side and near side front flexi brake hose pe4rished

Fail 3 Jul 2008 95,809 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear subframe

creaking to nearside front strut top mounting

off side and near side front flexi brake hose pe4rished

Pass 2 Jul 2007 86,019 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 75,462 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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T473 KVH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 T473 KVH, 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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T473 KVH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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