MOT Status
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141,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing off outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever has some travel, not considered excessive, but appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing off outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever has some travel, not considered excessive, but appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and inner sidewall cracking
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and inner sidewall cracking
Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords and worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Central Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scuffing all round the edge and central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Child seat fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
nearside front tyre worn on edges
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
nearside front tyre worn on edges
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H17 BSN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.5%.
Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 48,129 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 H17 BSN, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was H17 BSN registered?
H17 BSN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2012.
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