MOT Status
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117,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L26 OWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 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 L26 OWL, 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 23 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 L26 OWL registered?
L26 OWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 2003.
Is L26 OWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for L26 OWL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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