MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,890 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake pads close to minimum thickness
Front 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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front tyre over 15 years old
Nearside rear tyre tyre worn to 3mm
Offside front tyre worn to 2mm & smooth inner edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Undertrays fitted - can't check brake pipes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front tyre over 15 years old
Nearside rear tyre tyre worn to 3mm
Offside front tyre worn to 2mm & smooth inner edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Undertrays fitted - can't check brake pipes
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
drivers door mirror damaged
knocking noise from steering
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
drivers door mirror damaged
knocking noise from steering
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
sill covers fitted
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise exhaust rusty
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise exhaust rusty
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres cracking on tread
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres cracking on tread
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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T216 UMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 T216 UMV, 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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What year was T216 UMV registered?
T216 UMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 1999.
Is T216 UMV safe to buy?
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