MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear coil spring lower locating cups missing but springs still secure
both rear inner sills corroded unable to see full extent
most of underside coverd with plastic covers
rear silencer outer case corroded
some wear on front brake discs
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear coil spring lower locating cups missing but springs still secure
both rear inner sills corroded unable to see full extent
most of underside coverd with plastic covers
rear silencer outer case corroded
some wear on front brake discs
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
O/S/F wiper rubber split slightly on ends, but clearing screen ok
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in N/S rack bush
O/S/F wiper rubber split slightly on ends, but clearing screen ok
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in N/S rack bush
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
exhaust rear silencer rusted through to inner skin(not blowing)
nearside and offside front subframe rusty
nearside and offside rear chassis legs rusty
nearside and offside rear lower spring locator cups and rubbers worn and braking up nearside cup missing(springs still sitting in correct posision when jacked up and when let down)
several areas of floor at rear rusty
several suspension components at rear rusty
some wear and wearlips to front discs
underside fitted with covers throughout and difficult to inspect
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
exhaust rear silencer rusted through to inner skin(not blowing)
nearside and offside front subframe rusty
nearside and offside rear chassis legs rusty
nearside and offside rear lower spring locator cups and rubbers worn and braking up nearside cup missing(springs still sitting in correct posision when jacked up and when let down)
several areas of floor at rear rusty
several suspension components at rear rusty
some wear and wearlips to front discs
underside fitted with covers throughout and difficult to inspect
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
unable to inspect most of underside due to plastic covers
Nearside Front 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
unable to inspect most of underside due to plastic covers
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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T213 EBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 T213 EBW, 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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T213 EBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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