MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring split and insecure (3.4.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing ABS ring (3.4.2)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
protection covers fitted underneath vehicle front to rear
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
protection covers fitted underneath vehicle front to rear
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/r tyrewall split & deteriorated
o/s/r wheel lying inwards no obvious signs of play in pins or bushes
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/r tyrewall split & deteriorated
o/s/r wheel lying inwards no obvious signs of play in pins or bushes
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S181 PGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 S181 PGA, 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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S181 PGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 January 1999.
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