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T961 KGO

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,520 mi
Last recorded150,520 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT961 KGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 150,520 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 125,861 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 115,023 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 115,023 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 108,633 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 108,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 103,301 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 103,301 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 95,849 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 95,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 86,011 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 86,011 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,695 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 78,695 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,860 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 66,858 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 53,395 miles

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 7 Jul 2007 44,450 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 39,736 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 33,426 miles

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

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

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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T961 KGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T961 KGO, 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 T961 KGO registered?

T961 KGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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