MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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(2.2A.1b)The steering mechanism is noisy in operation when the steering wheel is rocked side to side,indictaing that their is slight wear in the mechanism
(2.4A.3)The nearside rear suspension prescribed area has been sealed over using a underseal compound by an outside contractor.
(2.4A.3)The offside rear suspension prescribed area has been sealed over using a underseal compound by an outside contractor.
(2.4C.1)The nearside rear suspension spring lower mounting rubber guide is missing
(2.4C.1)The offside rear suspension spring lower mounting rubber guide is deteriorated resulting in noise
(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated,but not resulting in the ingress of dirt etc at the time of examination
(3.5B.2c)The offside front brake pipe along the length has surface corrosion present
(3.5B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along the length has surface corrosion present
(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted
(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but not resulting in a leak at the time of examination
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER/OWNER
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
The vehicle manufacturer and or the owner has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
(2.2A.1b)The steering mechanism is noisy in operation when the steering wheel is rocked side to side,indictaing that their is slight wear in the mechanism
(2.4C.1)The nearside rear suspension spring lower mounting rubber guide is missing
(2.4C.1)The offside rear suspension spring lower mounting rubber guide is deteriorated resulting in noise
(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated,but not resulting in the ingress of dirt etc at the time of examination
(3.5B.2c)The offside front brake pipe along the length has surface corrosion present
(3.5B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along the length has surface corrosion present
(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have trims fitted
(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but not resulting in a leak at the time of examination
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER/OWNER
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
The vehicle manufacturer and or the owner has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic covers over sills,
small chip windsceen, front pads low, o/s and n/s/r brake pipes rusted,
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
plastic covers over sills,
small chip windsceen, front pads low, o/s and n/s/r brake pipes rusted,
plastic covers over sills and most of under panels,
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
plastic covers over sills and most of under panels,
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
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S230 DDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 S230 DDP, 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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S230 DDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 January 1999.
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