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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
brakes corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Headlamp aim not tested main beam permanently on (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Central exhaust outer skin peeling but not blowing at time of test
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central exhaust outer skin peeling but not blowing at time of test
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear tyres both wearing unevenly
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side and osr (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front subframe corroded
rear exhaust box corroded and peeled - outer skin
under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components
windscreen wipers smearing and split at each end
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side and osr (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front subframe corroded
rear exhaust box corroded and peeled - outer skin
under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components
windscreen wipers smearing and split at each end
Centre exhaust box outer skins corroded and peeling
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on pass limit (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
wipers starting to split on edges
Centre exhaust box outer skins corroded and peeling
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on pass limit (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
wipers starting to split on edges
backbox outer skin holed and peeling but not blowing
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread
Both front tyres scrubbed on outer edges/ deteriorating
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Front number plate cracked
Front wipers slightly smearing screen/ juddering
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
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T117 XAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 T117 XAP, 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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T117 XAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 1999.
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