MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Injector seal leaking
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Injector seal leaking
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
195 50 15 v
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine noise poss injector seal leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
195 50 15 v
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine noise poss injector seal leak
Both rear tyres uneven wear
Exhaust rear silencer corroding
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both rear tyres uneven wear
Exhaust rear silencer corroding
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust rear silencer corroding
Nearside rear radius arm brake pipe corroding
Offside rear tyre uneven wear
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust rear silencer corroding
Nearside rear radius arm brake pipe corroding
Offside rear tyre uneven wear
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
splash guards fitted not allowing full inspection
steering knotchy
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
various splash guards and covers fitted at time of test under vehicle not allowing full visual inspection
exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded
front brake pads low on inside
front service brake veers left
offside rear radius arm brake pipe corroding
offside rear tyre perishing
service brake pedal low
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
bearing noise from engine
both front and offside rear shock absorbers weak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust centre silencer corroded
front service brake veers left
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
bearing noise from engine
both front and offside rear shock absorbers weak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust centre silencer corroded
front service brake veers left
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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T226 UCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 T226 UCF, 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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T226 UCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 May 1999.
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