MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,396 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
advise n/s/r tyre getting low
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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T188 AFV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T188 AFV, 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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T188 AFV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 April 1999.
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