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T938 KGF

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,268 mi
Last recorded109,268 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT938 KGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 109,268 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 109,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 105,120 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 99,842 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 95,624 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 95,624 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 90,644 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 84,842 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2008 79,833 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 79,833 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Frount discs lipped/both frount flexable breke hoses cracking/o/s/r/ tyre wearing on edges/long travel hand breke/VEHICLE SERVICE DUE

Pass 11 Apr 2007 73,207 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 73,207 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 63,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs wear lipped.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 63,815 miles

front brake discs wear lipped.

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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T938 KGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T938 KGF, 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 T938 KGF registered?

T938 KGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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