MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s & o/s (2.5.B.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust mounts corroded.
inner rack joints have slight play.
subframe corroded.
undertrays fitted.
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s & o/s (2.5.B.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust mounts corroded.
inner rack joints have slight play.
subframe corroded.
undertrays fitted.
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside and nearside front coil springs slightly corroded. Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded. Offside and nearside rear suspension bushes slight play.
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside and nearside front coil springs slightly corroded. Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded. Offside and nearside rear suspension bushes slight play.
Front brake pipes corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake pipes corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
large amount of pad Chatter from front brakes
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
large amount of pad Chatter from front brakes
EXHAUST BACK BAO DETERATING AROUND MOUNTING STRAP
FRONT NUMBER PLATE WATER DAMAGED
LOWERING SPRINGS FITTED
NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES GREASED AND CORRODED
OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH DETERATING
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING WHEN TURNED BY HAND BUT NOT IN BRAKE ROLLERS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
EXHAUST BACK BAO DETERATING AROUND MOUNTING STRAP
FRONT NUMBER PLATE WATER DAMAGED
LOWERING SPRINGS FITTED
NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES GREASED AND CORRODED
OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH DETERATING
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING WHEN TURNED BY HAND BUT NOT IN BRAKE ROLLERS
ALL FOUR SPRINGS CORRODED BUT COMPLETE
UNDERSIDE AND OUTER SILLS DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ALL FOUR SPRINGS CORRODED BUT COMPLETE
UNDERSIDE AND OUTER SILLS DIFICULT TO ASSESS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS
PLASTIC TRIMS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE AND OUTER SILLS OF VEHICLE (DIFICULT TO ASSESS)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
ADVISE ENGINE SERVICE
PLASTIC TRIMS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE AND OUTER SILLS OF VEHICLE (DIFICULT TO ASSESS)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
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S340 EDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 S340 EDP, 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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S340 EDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 January 1999.
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