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T593 AKP

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,422 mi
Last recorded97,422 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT593 AKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 97,422 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 91,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 91,010 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 88,072 miles

Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 85,218 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 85,217 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 81,211 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 72,510 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 72,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 65,129 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 64,737 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 60,828 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

center section exhaust mounting bracket broken

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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T593 AKP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T593 AKP, 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 T593 AKP registered?

T593 AKP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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